Firefighters: Lightning Bolt Strikes Toilet At Okmulgee Apartment Complex

Thursday, May 5th 2022, 7:52 am

By: News On 6

OKMULGEE, Oklahoma -

Okmulgee fire crews say they received an unusual call overnight about a lightning strike at the Oxford Apartments.

Okmulgee Firefighters: Lightning Bolt Strikes Toilet At Okmulg

According to fire officials, a lightning bolt went through the roof of the complex and struck a toilet, shattering the bowl.

Crews say nobody lives in the apartment, however, it was supposed to be rented out on Thursday morning.

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