Residents evacuate after Edmond nursing home struck by lightning

Caroline Sellers/KFOR

May 2, 2024 at 7:45 AM

EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) – Two people were injured while evacuating after a nursing home was struck by lightning Thursday morning.

According to the Edmond Fire Department, firefighters responded to a nursing home near Danforth Rd. and Broadway around 3:30 a.m.

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Officials say two people were hurt after falling while trying to evacuate the building. They were both taken to a nearby hospital.

Some residents had to be moved to other buildings and there is significant water damage to the nursing home.

No other injuries have been reported.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KFOR.com Oklahoma City.

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