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Lightning strike ignites vehicle over gas leak in Miramar neighborhood, alarming residents: "I could feel the heat at my house"
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Ivan Taylor , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred in the 6600 block of Dahlia Drive around 1 p. Further details about the incident are available through CBS4 Miami.
A vehicle fire broke out in a Miramar neighborhood on Monday afternoon after a lightning strike. m. Firefighters responded to the scene and discovered that the car was parked over a natural gas leak, creating a hazardous situation.
The fire caused concern among nearby residents, who reported feeling the heat from the blaze. Multiple agencies, including the Miramar Fire Department, were involved in responding to the incident. Further details about the incident are available through CBS4 Miami .
The report provides more information about the events that unfolded in the Miramar neighborhood.
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Category: safety Published: July 7, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A vehicle fire broke out in a Miramar neighborhood on Monday afternoon after a lightning strike. The incident occurred in the 6600 block of Dahlia Drive around 1 p.m. Firefighters responded to the…
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