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Fire that razed school building was sparked by lightning, officials say

Flames shot through the roof of McLane Middle School.

BRANDON, Fla. — A fire at McLane Middle School last week was caused by lightning, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue officials have confirmed.

Firefighters were called around 11 p.m. Friday to the school on Knights Avenue and found flames shooting through the two-story building's roof, the agency said.

Firefighters attacked the flames coming from the two-story building from the ground and air. About 30 minutes later, the fire was under control. 

The fire was contained to the one building. No one was hurt.

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