Lightning Strike Suspected in Wilton Manors Apartment Attic Fire, Two Displaced

Attic Fire in Wilton Manors

• ⚡ A loud lightning strike during a thunderstorm is suspected of igniting an attic fire in a Wilton Manors apartment building.
• 🏠 The incident occurred around 3:00 AM, with residents reporting the sound of a very loud thunderclap.

Fire Response and Damage

• 🔥 Firefighters arrived to find a small fire in the attic space of the two-story building.
• ⏱️ The blaze was extinguished in approximately 30 minutes by Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.
• 🧱 Damage included cracks in the drywall and insulation falling from the wooden ceiling frame.

Resident Displacement and Safety

• ⚠️ Two residents were displaced from their unit due to the fire.
• ✅ Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
• 🔍 A fire investigator is working to confirm if lightning was the definitive cause of the fire.