Local ice cream shop temporarily closing due to being struck by lightning

6 June 2023

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Frost, a local ice cream and dessert shop on East Douglas Avenue, is having to temporarily close after being struck by lightning.

“We are so saddened to say that last night our building was struck by lightning, and it caused a considerable amount of damage,” Frost said on Facebook Monday.


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Because of the lightning strike, Frost says it is having to close for the next couple of months.

Frost ice cream/dessert shop closed due to lightning strike (KSN Photo)

Frost ice cream/dessert shop closed due to lightning strike (KSN Photo)

“We are heartbroken but know we will come back stronger than ever,” said Frost.

Frost thanked the Wichita Fire Department for their quick responses and assistance.

Check for the latest updates on Frost’s Facebook Page.

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