Lightning — Charlotte, Florida
2001-03-29 · near Charlotte Harbor, Charlotte, Florida
2
Direct deaths
$50K
Property damage
Event narrative
A fire inspector for the State Fire Marshal's office determined that lightning lightning struck and ignited a fire at a group home on the 3400 block of Drance Street in Charlotte Harbor. The lightning ignited fire killed two developmentally disabled men residing at the group home.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5238591. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.