3 people hit by lightning on St. Pete Beach

The Brief

  • Officials say three people were struck by lightning on St. Pete Beach on the Fourth of July.
  • It happened in the area of 4700 Gulf Blvd.
  • A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital for treatment.

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. Three people were struck by lightning on St. Pete Beach on Friday, Pinellas County officials confirmed to FOX 13.

What we know:

St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue was dispatched at 12:19 p.m. for reports of a lightning strike at the Pinellas County Beach Access located at 4700 Gulf Blvd.

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