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Swissvale Building Struck by Lightning
An apartment building was struck during Friday afternoon's storms.
Lightning struck a seven-unit apartment building in Friday afternoon during a series of storms that swept through the area.
The building at 1611 Miriam St. was hit around 4:30 p.m. Swissvale Fire Department responded to the scene. No one was injured.
All of the apartments are currently occupied, according to Swissvale Fire
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Fire crews put out some smoldering flames in the attic area of the building, which had a blown fuse and electrical problems after the lightning strike.
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