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Volunteer firefighter, civilian struck by lightning in Corolla, NC

Both are considered to be in stable condition, but an ambulance is transporting them to Virginia Beach for treatment.

COROLLA, NC (WVEC) — A volunteer firefighter and a civilian were struck by lightning in Corolla, North Carolina Tuesday night.

According to Fire & Emergency Medical Services Chief Ralph “Chip” Melton, Emergency Communications received a call about two people being injured by a lightning strike in the 200 block of Crane Road around 8:45 p.m.

Both are considered to be in stable condition, but an ambulance is transporting them to Virginia Beach for treatment.

The firefighter was responding to a report of a home being hit by lightning when the incident occurred.

No further information has been released at this time.

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