Lightning blamed for apartment fire in northwest Harris County, investigators say
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Lightning blamed for apartment fire
HOUSTON – Several families are out of their homes Friday after a massive apartment fire in northwest Harris County.
Firefighters said the flames started just before 8 a.m. on Cornerstone Village Drive near Walters Road and investigators believe the fire was weather-related.
A resident had cell phone video of the lightning that struck the roof of a building before the fire. In the video, flames can be seen shooting from the roof. Firefighters said 24 units were impacted and all residents made it out safely.