Lightning is believed to be the cause after a large fire destroyed an RV supply facility in Thonotosassa Monday night.

  • Fire destroys RV supply facility
  • Witness says building hit by lightning
  • No injuries reported

According to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, the fire broke out after 8 p.m. at the Lightning RV Supply facility located at 10449 Harney Road.

When firefighters arrived, they found smoke and flames through the roof of the 10,000 square foot facility. Crews fought the fire defensively from outside of the steel building.

Owner Brad Green was on vacation when he was called about the fire. He drove 10 hours from South Carolina on Tuesday to assess the damage.

"We just thank god nobody got hurt," Green told our reporters. On a daily basis, Green said up to a dozen people could be found working at the warehouse, though none were there when the fire broke out.

A witness said the business was hit by lightning. The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue was still working to confirm the claim.

"(The witness) feels there was three lightning bolts in succession," Green said, "and there was a direct hit that started something in the warehouse that just took off."

Officials said there were propane tanks and packing material inside of the facility.

There were no injuries reported.