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Tree on fire after being struck by lightning in Polk County

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BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) — A tree caught fire after being struck by lightning in Bartow Monday. It happened around 5:30 p.m., during the severe storms that swept through the area. Video captured by Sidney Lopez shows the flames as they engulf the base of the tree, located at the corner of Summerlin Avenue and Highway 17 South, in a vacant lot. The Bartow Fire Department were able to get the fire under control and no injuries were reported.

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Tree on fire after being struck by lightning in Polk County

BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) — A tree caught fire after being struck by lightning in Bartow Monday. It happened around 5:30 p.m., during the severe storms that swept through the area. Video captured by Sidney Lopez shows the flames as they engulf the base of the tree, located at the corner of Summerlin Avenue and Highway 17 South, in a vacant lot. The Bartow Fire Department were able to get the fire under control and no injuries were reported.

·Tampa, United States
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WFLA-TV broke the news in Tampa, United States on Monday, July 14, 2025.
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