A family inside an Altamonte Springs apartment got a frightening reminder of Florida's dangerous summer storm season after lightning struck their building July 17, sparking a fire. Seminole County firefighters have responded to more than a dozen lightning-related calls so far this year — and summer is far from over.

A lightning strike on Sunday sparked a fire at the Buena Vista Place Apartments, impacting 20 units. Orange County has since condemned the apartment building where the fire happened.

Investigators believe a lightning strike during weekend storms may have sparked the fire, and the Red Cross is assisting displaced residents.

A lifeguard is in the hospital after an indirect lightning strike according to Volusia Beach Safety Officials.

A lightning strike over the holiday weekend severely damaged Larry Mull's Ocala property, destroying his shed and the well pump and filtration system that supplied his home with water. Mull and his family were left without running water for days and had to rely on a neighbor's supply while facing costly repairs. The incident occurred at a challenging time, delaying insurance and repair responses. Despite the destruction, Mull expressed relief that no one was hurt and that two full propane tanks in the shed were unharmed.

Lightning likely sparks a fire at an apartment complex in St. Cloud.

Seven people were displaced from their home after a fire that was possibly started by a lightning strike on Sunday, according to the Orlando Fire Department.

A fire that impacted two units at an apartment complex in Daytona Beach was blamed on a lightning strike, according to the fire department.

Officials say lightning strike likely sparked a house fire in Leesburg.

This is another reminder: just because a storm seems far away, it doesn’t mean you’re safe from lightning.

The fire department was dispatched to Pine Lake Apartments after residents reported smoke coming from the clubhouse during an afternoon thunderstorm.

At least three people were struck by lightning at the St. Augustine Pier on Saturday, according to News 6 partner WJXT.

Video released by a Sanford business gives us a new look at what canceled Sanford’s Fourth of July celebration on Friday.

Seminole County firefighters responded to a home where they say a lightning strike led to someone getting trapped in a pickup truck.

Lightning is one of nature’s most electrifying spectacles—literally.

Twenty people, including 12 children, are injured by a lightning strike at a lake in South Carolina.

Knowing how to properly protect your home is key. And just as importantly, it’s time to clear up the lightning myths that often get in the way of making smart safety choices.

A 29-year-old man struck by lightning Friday on a Volusia County beach has died, officials said.

Two people golfing in New Smyrna Beach were indirectly struck by lightning, according to the city.

Beach safety officials say a person was struck by lightning in Volusia County, officials said.

Lightning claims around 20 lives per year in the United States.

Firefighters believe a lightning strike started a fire that damaged a home in Seminole County Tuesday night.

Florida has once again been dubbed the nation's lightning capital in 2024, and with that moniker comes a reminder to stay safe during a storm.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning to relocate to the New Orleans area to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Saints with Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall along Florida’s west coast this week.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning to relocate to the New Orleans area to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Saints with Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall along Florida’s west coast this week.

In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops keeps you up-to-date on the latest Central Florida theme park news.

Surveillance video captured the terrifying moments along New Hope Way, showing him on the ground after the bolt partially struck a nearby tree.

Two adults and two children are displaced from their Orange County home after lightning struck it.

A News 6 viewer shares crazy cool video of a lighting bolt in Central Florida.

A teenager was taken to a hospital after he was struck by lightning while mowing the grass.

The National Lightning Safety Council has announced another death due to lightning making the fatality count 3 so far this year.

The Nashville Predators have traded Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa Bay less than two years after acquiring the veteran defenseman.

A strike of lightning causes a house to go up in flames in Marion County.

In 2023, the Sunshine State had greater “lightning density” — meaning the number of lightning events in a given area — than any other state.

The vast majority of those struck were men — 85% — while women accounted for approximately 15% of those deaths.

The lawsuit accuses the school board of playing a role in the death of Nicole Tedesco, who was killed after picking up her two daughters from Keeth Elementary School.

Lightning safety has come a long way since the Lightning Safety Awareness campaign began 22 years ago.

With an active winter in Central Florida, there's a reminder of the hazards like lightning by looking back at last year's fatalities.

The Florida Forest Service has a new tool to fight wildfires.

Baylee Holbrook, a 16-year-old who was struck by lightning while hunting with her dad in Putnam County, has died.

Last month, Rebecca Soto was hospitalized after being struck by a bolt of lightning while she was out walking her dog.

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Lee has formed and is quickly intensifying.

The family of a 12-year-old Minnesota girl has remained in Central Florida for several weeks after the girl was struck by lightning.

The woman was found dead on a sidewalk in the Bayside Gardens IV complex between the parking area and one of the condominium buildings, officials stated in a release.

Tuesday, Rebecca Soto was painting her nails and preparing her outfit for a Beyonce concert in Tampa. She was struck by lightning soon afterward.

Fire officials said the lightning strike happened near 9900 Dowden Road.

A child was injured after being struck by lightning at Sebastian Inlet on Monday evening, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Two Orlando Police officers recovering in the hospital after being shot late Friday night.

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One person suffered minor burns after a possible lightning strike in Orlando on Monday afternoon, according to city officials.

Officials in Lake Mary say lightning is to blame for a house fire on Wednesday along Bald Eagle Run.

A possible lightning strike sparked a house fire on Sunday, according to the Palm Coast Fire Department.

You’re sitting at home during a thunderstorm when all of a sudden you hear a loud bang and your windows rattle so hard it seems as if the house will cave in.

A fire at an Orange County apartment building caused the roof of the building to partially collapse and forced evacuations Wednesday as crews worked to put it out, according to firefighters.

Lightning from strong storms that passed through Central Florida on the Fourth of July might be to blame for setting a house on fire that evening near Winter Park.

You've heard the phrase "heat lightning," but is that really a thing?

When you hear thunder or see lightning, most people know to seek cover. But, even once you are indoors, you may still be at risk, depending on what you are doing.

During the summer there are several events held outdoors across the nation including, but not limited to, Independence Day, resulting in large numbers of people outside in the elements.

A man was hospitalized after a possible lightning strike Thursday afternoon in southwest Miami-Dade, according to News 6 partner WPLG-TV.

Family members of a man who witnesses say was struck by lightning in Volusia County say they want answers.

Florida is the most dangerous state when it comes to lightning strikes.

A man in his 20s was killed on a construction site Monday afternoon after coworkers reported he was struck by lightning, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

A Florida church catches fire after lightning strikes the building.

Lightning struck a home in unincorporated Apopka on Sunday, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.

After her husband was killed by a lightning strike while on their boat, a West Melbourne woman wants people to take the risk of being outdoors during severe weather seriously.

The latest National Lightning Safety Council’s lightning-related death report shows two people lost their lives as a result of lightning over the weekend.

A boat captain is dead and another person injured after a suspected lightning strike in Brevard County at Pineda Causeway and US-1, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.

When you hear thunder or see lightning, most people know to seek cover. But, even once you are indoors, you may still be at risk, depending on what you are doing.

Florida was deemed the lightning capital with all four incidents of lightning fatalities happening in central Florida. It can strike in more ways than one.

The state of Florida also secured the top spot in the U.S. for total lightning density, with 285 lightning events per square mile, an increase of 27% compared with 2021.

A young rower who was hospitalized and placed on life support after a deadly lightning strike during practice on Lake Fairview earlier this month has passed away.

Hazardous weather has killed at least 36 people in northern India over the past 24 hours, including 12 who were struck by lightning.

USRowing releases a statement after a student was found dead in Lake Fairview in Orlando following a lightning strike.

One child was injured and another is missing after a lightning strike at Lake Fairview in Orlando.

A look into how storms produce lightning and thunder.

It was quite the reunion on Thursday for the teens that were struck by lightning earlier this summer in Merritt Island.

A reported lightning strike set fire to a Hunter's Creek apartment building, displacing approximately 20 families, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

Sanford Airport officials are rallying behind one of their officers after his wife was killed and his 10-year-old daughter and their family dog were injured in a lightning strike in Winter Springs.

A vehicle became "disabled" Thursday afternoon following reports of a lightning strike near Interstate 95 in Mims, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A mother died and her child and an 18-year-old woman were hurt after a lightning strike in Winter Springs, according to police.

Maitland police are showing their support for an officer who was injured earlier this month in a home fire — one that destroyed nearly everything he owned, according to the Maitland Police Department.

A man who was struck by lightning while working as a landscaper in New Smyrna Beach has died, according to his family.

Six weeks after being struck by lightning, Lori Leer, 14, is finally home.

The family of one of the men hit by lightning in New Smyrna Beach Tuesday said they have been told he’s not likely to survive, but now they’re facing challenges trying to say goodbye to him.

Two people were hit by lightning Tuesday in New Smyrna Beach just 30 minutes and two miles apart, according to fire officials.

A man performing landscaping work in a New Smyrna Beach neighborhood was sent to the hospital Tuesday after being struck by lightning, according to the New Smyrna Beach Fire Department.

The month of July is known for summertime fun outside. It’s also known as the most active month in which people are either killed or injured by lightning.

A striking video shows lightning hit a truck driving down Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County on July 1, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook.

A child was critically injured after being struck by lightning in Florida, fire rescue said.

The Colorado Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup after dethroning the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning.

Every year, around 20 people die from lightning strikes in the United States and hundreds more are injured, most being fatally struck during the summer months.

The National Weather Service started Lightning Safety Awareness Week in 2001 to call attention to the dangers of lightning in an effort to lower the deaths and injuries caused by lightning strikes.

Steven Stamkos scored two goals and the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning are headed to the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight year after beating the New York Rangers 2-1 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final.

A city in Central Florida is leading the charge in lightning strike density across the state.

New lightning data released show Florida and Texas leading the nation in lightning statistics. Florida still reigns the leader in the most lightning density per square mile and had the most fatalities in 2021.

Often called jellyfish sprites, this type of lightning is a transient luminous event that happens above a thunderstorm unlike the lightning seen in Florida's afternoon summer storms.

The National Lightning Safety Council has released the latest lightning fatality numbers, reporting a sixth person was struck and killed.

It is important to know your facts when it comes to lightning here in Central Florida.

Lightning is believed to have killed a herd of 18 wild Asiatic elephants in remote northeastern India.

Lightning struck Interstate 10 in Walton County sending asphalt through the windshield of a moving pickup truck, according to firefighters