CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) – A fire caused by a lightning strike heavily damaged a barn Tuesday near Red Neck Mud Park in Charlotte County, fire officials said.
Fire and EMS crews were dispatched to the fire shortly after 4 p.m. The barn on Bermont Road, which had a living space, was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.
No people were inside, but one dog died in the blaze, while another escaped safely. Charlotte County Animal Control responded to assist…