The Brief
- A massive apartment fire sparked by a weekend lightning strike has forced nearly 30 residents out of their homes.
- Displaced families stood in the pouring rain while emergency crews battled the flames on Saturday night.
- Complex management quickly located vacant onsite units to provide immediate housing for those impacted.
MARIETTA, Ga. – A Marietta family is picking up the pieces after a late-night lightning strike triggered a fast-moving fire that damaged multiple apartment units.
What we know:
Marietta firefighters responded to the Rosemont Bentley Apartments close to midnight Saturday night after lightning struck one of the buildings and ignited a fire. Residents were forced to flee in a downpour as emergency crews arrived at the complex.…