Dozens displaced after lightning sparks Brooksville fire
By The BriefBrief
Close to three dozen residents were displaced Wednesday night after lightning struck an apartment complex in Brooksville and sparked a fire. Smoke reportedly spread into multiple units, forcing residents out of their homes.
WHO:Nearly three dozen residents of an apartment complex in Brooksville
WHAT:Lightning strike sparked a fire, displacing residents and sending smoke into multiple units
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 9:25 PM ET
WHERE:Tampa, FL
WHY:Lightning struck the apartment complex and sparked the fire.
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