Lightning strike hits apartment complex near Sharpstown following heavy storms on Saturday

Saturday, September 16, 2023
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Four units at a Sharpstown area apartment complex have been damaged following heavy storms that blew through the Houston area on Saturday.
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The Houston Fire Department responded to the 6500 block of Harbor Town near Bellaire Boulevard at about 3:30 p.m. regarding a call of a fire in the area.

According to fire officials who spoke to ABC13, the fire was caused by a sturdy lightning strike. The strike hit two upper units, and two others had water damage.

No one inside the complex was injured, officials said.

A burst of storms appeared through the area with high winds and heavy downpours.
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Tenants at the complex spoke to Eyewitness News, who said the storms shook their houses.



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