Lightning Sparks Tenn. Fire, Two Firefighters Hurt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two firefighters were injured Monday evening in a Bellevue apartment fire. The fire was at the Bellevue Apartments at 865 Bellevue Road. The Red Cross said eight units were affected in the two-alarm fire that was started by lightning. The Nashville-area Red Cross is assessing needs and may open a shelter in Bellevue to help affected families. It said that needs include food, clothing and emotional support.

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April 5, 2011

NASHVILLE, Tenn. --

Two firefighters were injured Monday evening in a Bellevue apartment fire.

The fire was at the Bellevue Apartments at 865 Bellevue Road. The Red Cross said eight units were affected in the two-alarm fire that was started by lightning.

The Nashville-area Red Cross is assessing needs and may open a shelter in Bellevue to help affected families. It said that needs include food, clothing and emotional support.

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