although exactly how this will play out remains to be seen. J.H. Richards et al., “Tropical tree species differ in damage and mortality from lightning,” Nat Plants, 8:1007–13, 2022.

The Santa Ana winds that spread the fires with lightning speed blew with hurricane force. Although nothing can compare to the property damage, much less loss of life, caused by the wind-driven fires, ...

Trees enhance our landscapes but severe weather can quickly turn them into hazards Strong winds heavy rain and lightning can wreak havoc on trees leading to property damage power outages and even pers ...

If the cause of the collapse is fire, lightning, explosion ... so it wouldn't make sense to file a claim to remove one tree that didn't cause any damage to your home. Since it only costs between $85 ...

"It looks like lightning struck a tree next to the house,” said District ... And that is where most of the damage occurred, he noted, along with smoke and water damage in the house.

Lightning, wind and driving rain have wreaked havoc in northern NSW, felling trees, cutting off roads and properties and leaving more than 25,000 properties without electricity.