Lightning strikes Cape Coral house, one hospitalized for sm…

Vehicle Fire Cape Coral Florida in Cape Coral, Florida: A house on Northwest 35th Avenue off Kismet Parkway in Cape Coral, Florida was struck by lightning on Monday night, causing a fire. One person was hospitalized due to smoke inhalation and is expected to recover, according to a family member. The family cat died in the incident and the home is not livable. The Cape Coral Fire Department, Cape Coral Police Department, Florida Power and Light, and Lee County Electric Cooperative responded to the scene.