The Brief
- Firefighters scrambled to an apartment fire on Hospital Road in Canton following reports of a lightning strike.
- Emergency crews rescued a dog while clearing the burning complex and knocking down the flames.
- Officials are checking the property for damage as families wait to see if they can return home.
CANTON, Ga. – Cherokee County fire crews responded to a Canton apartment complex on Saturday after a fire broke out right after a reported lightning strike.
Firefighters pulled at least one pet to safety and forced residents to leave the building as flames tore through the structure.
What we know:…