Cobalt Apartments Fire Leaves 167 Displaced | Tampa News

A devastating lightning strike tore through the Cobalt Apartments, leaving building two a total loss and displacing 167 people. With the structure deemed unsafe, residents won’t be able to retrieve belongings before demolition. While 27 households have been relocated within the complex or to nearby properties, many others are managing on their own. Building one is fully restored, and repairs are underway in building three. In the wake of the disaster, the community has rallied — local businesses, nonprofits, and neighbors are donating essentials, while the Red Cross provides shelter, meals, and moving support, proving that even in crisis, people come together. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c7e9762f3c247ac9