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4 Adults Hospitalized After Lightning Strike Near El Mirage Elementary

A lightning strike hit the ground near El Mirage Elementary School during morning drop-off, sending four adults to the hospital.

Published Nov 1, 2026, 9:27 PM EST | LehighValleyLive

Four adults were hospitalized Friday morning after lightning struck the ground near an Arizona elementary school during peak student drop-off, according to reporting by the Arizona Republic. The sudden electrical strike occurred around 8:39 a.m. on October 30 near El Mirage Elementary School, located northwest of Phoenix.