Fourth of July festivities turned chaotic for families spending the Independence Day holiday at Dolphin Beach Resort with lightning striking multiple beach goers.

RICHMOND, Texas – A Richmond family is left picking up the pieces after lightning struck their apartment unit, erupted into a fire and destroyed everything on Sunday.

A family of three was struck by lightning while under an umbrella at a beach in Florida's Pinellas County, officials said Friday.

Family of three appeared to be struck by lightning while under an umbrella on the beach. A 17-year-old girl was transported as a trauma alert to Tampa General Hospital.

Family of three appeared to be struck by lightning while under an umbrella on the beach. A 17-year-old girl was transported as a trauma alert to Tampa General Hospital.