Lightning struck part of a Long Island summer camp as severe storms tore across the region Tuesday, engulfing an entire building in dramatic flames.
Firefighters got a call shortly after 7:15 p.m. about the lightning strike at Usdn Camp in Wheatley Heights; multiple engines and emergency agencies responded.
The fire was under control within about half an hour, but one building was a total loss and another sustained heavy damage. One firefighter and one employee of the camp, which had just wrapped up its season last week, had minor injuries.
