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Lightning Strike Forces Closure of Columbus Aquatics Center

lightning-strikeCOLUMBUS, Neb. (AP) — A lightning strike has forced officials to close the Columbus Aquatic Center for a day.

The building was hit around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. Aquatics manager Brook Tomka says the building wasn’t damaged, but the power surge caused problems with some of the equipment, including the pump system, lights and phone.

The pump system already is back up and running, but the center will remain closed for the day as other systems are checked thoroughly and repaired as needed.

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