Officials say three people were struck by lightning on St. Pete Beach on the Fourth of July. It happened in the area of 4700 Gulf Blvd. A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Pinellas County deputies responded to St. Pete Beach, Florida, after 3 family members were struck by lightning. A 17-year-old girl was transported as a trauma alert.

Crews from St. Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR) and the St. Augustine Fire Department were at the scene at around 3:00 p.m., actively treating and evacuating patients from the area.

AI-assisted summary Lightning struck St. Augustine Pier on July 12, injuring three people. One person was critically injured, another sustained minor injuries, and a third declined transport.

Pinellas County deputies responded to St. Pete Beach, Florida, after 3 family members were struck by lightning. A 17-year-old girl was transported as a trauma alert.