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Wesley Chapel apartment fire prompts building-code review

Wesley Chapel apartment fire prompts building-code review

Lightning caused the Cobalt Apartments fire, displacing about 167 residents from 83 households. Building 2 was condemned, Building 3 remains under visual fire watch, and officials are examining the delayed 911 call and attic areas outside NFPA 13R sprinkler coverage while considering stricter fire-code and lightning-protection requirements.

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Updated Sep 17, 2026