Fire breaks out at caravan dealership after lightning strikes power line

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A lightning strike that struck a power line caused a business to burst into flames, according to the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Due to the strike, power lines downed and fell on several trailers owned by Great Dane Trailers at 6710 East Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.

No casualties were reported at this time.

The fire department is currently on site.

This is an evolving story. Keep up with the latest from News Channel 8, both on air and on the go with free programming WFLA News Channel 8 mobile app.

Laura Coffey

Laura Coffey is a Worldtimetodays U.S. News Reporter based in Canada. His focus is on U.S. politics and the environment. He has covered climate change extensively, as well as healthcare and crime. Laura Coffey joined Worldtimetodays in 2023 from the Daily Express and previously worked for Chemist and Druggist and the Jewish Chronicle. He is a graduate of Cambridge University. Languages: English. You can get in touch with me by emailing: LauraCoffey@worldtimetodays.com.

Related Articles

Back to top button