1 injured by possible lightning strike in Orlando Patient was transported to a hospital No description found
ORLANDO, Fla. – One person suffered minor burns after a possible lightning strike in Orlando on Monday afternoon, according to city officials.
According to a news release, fire crews responded to a “possible nearby lightning strike,” but the exact location of the incident wasn’t given.
A city of Orlando spokesperson said the “worker” appeared to have minor burns, but no entry or exit wounds.
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The patient was transported to a hospital, but their condition wasn’t stated in the release.
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