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Apparent Lightning Strike Near White House Leaves 4 in Critical Condition - DC Fire Dept.

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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Four people are in critical condition in the wake of an apparent lightning strike near the White House, DC Fire and EMS said in a... 05.08.2022, Sputnik International

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"Apparent lightning strike Lafayette Park NW. DCsBravest on scene in the process of treating and transporting 4 patients, all in critical condition," the department said in a tweet on Thursday.Ambulances, fire trucks, and emergency personnel can be seen right in front of the White House's North Lawn in photos and video posted by authorities and news agencies on social media.

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Apparent Lightning Strike Near White House Leaves 4 in Critical Condition - DC Fire Dept.

00:34 GMT 05.08.2022 (Updated: 18:56 GMT 05.08.2022)

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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Four people are in critical condition in the wake of an apparent lightning strike near the White House, DC Fire and EMS said in a statement.

"Apparent lightning strike Lafayette Park NW. DCsBravest on scene in the process of treating and transporting 4 patients, all in critical condition," the department said in a tweet on Thursday.

BREAKING: 4 people in critical condition after apparent lightning strike near White Housepic.twitter.com/6YhLHYNDm9
— BNO News (@BNONews) August 4, 2022

A few lightning shots from the storm earlier. This was about 20 minutes before the strike near the White House that critically injured 4 people. pic.twitter.com/ME91gq3oIm
— Dave Statter (@STATter911) August 5, 2022

Ambulances, fire trucks, and emergency personnel can be seen right in front of the White House's North Lawn in photos and video posted by authorities and news agencies on social media.