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A lightning strike on March 9, 2026, damaged the historic Twin Steeples Creative Arts Center in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, but caused no injuries.
A lightning strike on March 9, 2026, ignited a fire at the historic Twin Steeples Creative Arts Center in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, damaging the building’s attic and structure.
Emergency crews responded around 5:45 p.m., extinguishing the flames with no injuries reported, as the center was closed on Mondays.
Officials confirmed the fire’s cause was the lightning strike, with repairs expected to be possible.
The building, a cultural landmark founded by Harry Gabriel, had previously been struck by lightning about 25 to 30 years ago.
Local water pressure was strained during firefighting, prompting warnings of temporary discoloration.
Recovery efforts are ongoing.
Un rayo el 9 de marzo de 2026 dañó el histórico Twin Steeples Creative Arts Center en Ponchatoula, Louisiana, pero no causó lesiones.