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Gwinnett apartment fire displaces 23 people after lightning strike

An apartment fire in Gwinnett County is believed to have been started by lightning.
An apartment fire in Gwinnett County is believed to have been started by lightning.
Aug 1, 2018

An apartment fire caused by lightning in Gwinnett County Tuesday has displaced 23 people, including children, Channel 2 Action News reported.

The fire displaced 23 people, including children. (Credit: Gwinnett County Fire Department)
The fire displaced 23 people, including children. (Credit: Gwinnett County Fire Department)

Lightning sparked the fire at the Chelsea 88 apartments on Herrington Road in Duluth, Channel 2 reported.

About seven apartments were damaged by smoke and water, the Gwinnett County Fire Department said. The Red Cross was called in to help those who were displaced.

A house fire on the 5900 block of Morgan Road near Doraville was also reported during Tuesday's afternoon thunderstorms.

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