Lightning — Indian River, Florida

2020-08-20 · near River Bridge, Indian River, Florida

Event narrative

Indian River County Emergency Management relayed a report of a home near the 1500th block of Crowberry Lane in Sebastian caught fire and was destroyed after being struck by lightning. There were no injuries or fatalities.

Wider weather episode

A home caught on fire and was destroyed in Sebastian after being struck by lightning.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 906438. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.