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Lightning Strike Ignites Fire on Orlando Boardwalk

Severe weather caused a lightning strike that started a fire on a boardwalk north of Orlando.

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Severe weather caused a lightning strike that started a fire on a boardwalk north of Orlando on Wednesday. [1] Volusia County and the Volusia Sheriff's Office announced on 2026-09-01 that they will temporarily close approximately 125 on-beach parking spaces in several high-traffic areas during Labor Day weekend. [2] Helicopters dropped water from a nearby lake over the boardwalk to stop the fire. [3] The temporary parking restrictions will be in place from Saturday through Monday near five beachfront parks to improve pedestrian safety. [4] Volusia County Sheriff's Office deputies helped to battle the blaze. [5] County officials stated that vehicles can still drive through the restricted areas, but parking will be prohibited. [6] The restrictions are intended to reduce conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians during the busy holiday weekend. [7]
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  1. Severe weather caused a lightning strike that started a fire on a boardwalk north of Orlando on Wednesday. · WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
  2. Volusia County and the Volusia Sheriff's Office announced on 2026-09-01 that they will temporarily close approximately 125 on-beach parking spaces in several high-traffic areas during Labor Day weekend. · WFTV
  3. Helicopters dropped water from a nearby lake over the boardwalk to stop the fire. · WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
  4. The temporary parking restrictions will be in place from Saturday through Monday near five beachfront parks to improve pedestrian safety. · WFTV
  5. Volusia County Sheriff's Office deputies helped to battle the blaze. · WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
  6. County officials stated that vehicles can still drive through the restricted areas, but parking will be prohibited. · WFTV
  7. The restrictions are intended to reduce conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians during the busy holiday weekend. · WFTV
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