Home in Howe catches fire after possible lightning strike
Chief Maniet said lightning doesn’t strike homes often, but when it does, it can make it challenging for crews battling the ...
Two homes, shed and fire vehicle lost in fire-hit state
Homes and a shed have been destroyed as 114 fires started in one day in Victoria, mostly from lightning strikes.
Lightning strikes link weather on Earth and weather in space
There are trillions of charged particles—protons and electrons, the basic building blocks of matter—whizzing around above your head at any given time. These high-energy particles, which can travel at ...
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Protect yourself from lightning
It’s severe weather awareness week, and emergency officials are educating the public on dangerous weather conditions, starting with lightning. Florida is no ...
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Houses destroyed as lightning strikes spark new fires amid Victorian heatwave
Property losses are being reported across Victoria after fires sparked by dry lightning strikes on Sunday. Fire crews continue to battle blazes in the Little Desert National Park, Grampians ...