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Fort Pierce woman loses home and irreplaceable photos of late son after lightning strike

Fort Pierce woman loses home and irreplaceable photos of late son after lightning strike
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Rosa Rivera came home from getting a haircut at church last month when a utility worker stopped her outside with devastating news. Her Fort Pierce home was on fire after being struck by lightning. St. Lucie County District Firefighters responded to extinguish the flames, but the damage had already been done.

Rivera lost clothes, furniture,

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