On August 13, 2026, a lightning strike at a prison in Ohio injured 17 inmates. The incident occurred at the [prison name] in [city], according to [source]. Emergency responders treated the inmates on site; none of the injuries were life-threatening.
The strike happened during a thunderstorm that passed through the area in the afternoon. Prison officials said the inmates were outdoors at the time and were immediately moved indoors after the strike. Medical staff evaluated all affected individuals, and several were taken to a local hospital for further observation.
Authorities are reviewing safety protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future. The prison has not released further details about the inmates' conditions, but a spokesperson confirmed that all are expected to recover fully.
