The New Orleans Fire Department is investigating an apartment fire sparked by a lightning strike.
The Fire Department said the first NOFD unit arrived at the scene around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday and found flames and heavy smoke coming from the Chateau Carmel Apartments.
Firefighters were able to keep the fire contained to two unoccupied third-floor apartments and brought the fire under control around 2:45 a.m.
No injuries were reported.
The Red Cross has been requested to assist at least four residents displaced by the fire.
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