Lightning strikes Bridgeport home, multiple people displaced

The Red Cross is assisting 11 people and six pets after lightning struck their multifamily home on Mountain Grove Street Tuesday night.

News 12 Staff

Jun 8, 2023, 9:35 AM

Updated 592 days ago

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A lightning strike earlier this week has left several people without a home in Bridgeport.
The Red Cross is assisting 11 people and six pets after lightning struck their multifamily home on Mountain Grove Street Tuesday night.
According to firefighters, the lightning struck the chimney and caused moderate damage to the roof and a third-floor apartment.
Initial reports said there was a fire in the basement, but none was found.
No injuries were reported.