Wildfire — Inland Charlotte, Florida

2024-07-16 · Inland Charlotte, Florida

Event narrative

Broadcast relayed report of a minor brush fire that was caused by lightning near Babcock Ranch. No associated damage or injury reports received.

Wider weather episode

Lightning from afternoon thunderstorms associated with the sea breeze ignites a brush fire near Babcock Ranch in Charlotte County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1204279. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.