Martin County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to multiple brush fires across the county on Friday following powerful lightning strikes. Fire rescue crews joined deputies in battling the blazes throughout the area.
The lightning activity created hazardous conditions as multiple fires ignited across Martin County. Video captured the intensity of the lightning strikes that preceded the brush fire outbreak.
Both the Martin County Sheriff's Office and fire rescue teams mobilized to address the fires. The incidents occurred as powerful weather moved through the region.
The fires were attributed to natural lightning strikes rather than human causes. Authorities worked throughout the day to contain the multiple brush fires sparked by the severe weather.