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Gazebo catches fire after lightning strike in SW Miami-Dade amid inclement weather in South Florida; family thankful home was spared
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jayme Berezdivin , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from WSVN 7 News.
A family in Southwest Miami -Dade is relieved that their home was not damaged. Fire broke out in their backyard. The cause of the fire was a lightning strike.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded quickly to the scene. They used a hose to put out the flames. The family is grateful for their prompt action.
Further details about the incident are available from WSVN 7 News. The family's experience during the intense storms that swept across South Florida is part of their report.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A family in Southwest Miami-Dade is relieved that their home was not damaged. Fire broke out in their backyard. The cause of the fire was a lightning strike. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded quickly…
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