FORT WORTH, Texas — An officer in training and two firefighters were injured due to a lightning strike Friday, according to the Fort Worth Police Department and Fort Worth Fire Department.
Lightning struck at about 10:30 a.m. near the complex, officials said.
The police cadet was jogging on the complex's track when the bolt hit nearby. He went to the hospital out of "an abundance of caution," first responders said.
"He's doing fine," Fort Worth police Sgt. Jason Spencer told WFAA. "He's in good condition. They're just kind of being cautious right now."
Investigators say they believe the same lightning strike affected firefighters on the other side of the complex. Two firefighters "felt it," but neither required medical attention. Both returned to duty Friday.
The fire department cancelled its outdoor aquatics training in anticipation of bad weather, but two companies had already arrived.
"They were just loading up to go back home when the lightning struck," fire department spokesperson James McAmis said.
Almost immediately after the incident, on-site medics stepped outside to assess the situation and help those affected, authorities said.
McAmis noted the National Weather Service declared this week "Lightning Safety Awareness Week."
"If you hear thunder rumbling, that's a great sign that you should go indoors," McAmis said.
"It's a great reminder to be cautious, even if you think a storm is far away and not close enough to affect you," Spencer added.
This is a developing situation. We will update with more information as it is provided.