WASHINGTON – Dozens of people in Greenbelt, Maryland were displaced from their apartments Tuesday night after a lightning strike sparked a fire.
The fire started around 7:30 p.m. on Lakeside Drive at a two-story apartment building.
No one was hurt, but a spokesman for the Prince George’s County Fire Department says 22 apartments were impacted.
A lightening strike is being blamed for igniting 2-alarm Greenbelt apartment fire that displaced 22 apts. No injuries. 207 & 209 Lakeside Dr
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO)
At this time, it is unclear when the residents of those apartments will be able to return home.
