Six Children Hospitalized After Lightning Strike at South Carolina School
Six children were hospitalized in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, after a lightning strike occurred near where they were playing football at Fairforest Middle School.
Atlanta, GA, September 7, 2026 —
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC – Six children have been hospitalized following a lightning strike incident that occurred near Fairforest Middle School in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The children were reportedly playing football when the strike took place.
Details regarding the exact time and date of the incident were not immediately available. Emergency services responded to the scene to provide assistance. The condition of the six hospitalized children has not been disclosed.
Lightning strikes are a serious weather hazard. The National Weather Service advises that when thunder is heard, the risk of a lightning strike is high, and people should seek shelter immediately. Outdoor activities, especially sports like football, carry increased risks during thunderstorms.
Fairforest Middle School is located within the Spartanburg County School District Seven. The specific circumstances surrounding the lightning strike, including the proximity of the children to the strike’s impact point and the exact location on or near school grounds, are still being determined.
No further information was provided regarding the names of the affected children or any specific medical outcomes. The event has prompted discussions about safety protocols during severe weather at school facilities.
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