Lightning bolt on fire articles
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Church rebuilding after fire caused by lightning strike
FT. SCOTT, Kan. — Before it was destroyed by fire, it was the oldest catholic church in Kansas — but later this year, it'll be the newest. A fire broke out after lightning struck the roof of the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Fort Scott in August of 2022. While the building wasn't []
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Lightning possibly caused Broomfield home fire
Lighting was the possible cause for a home fire at 4:25 p.m. on West 154th Avenue in Broomfield on Thursday, according to a North Metro Fire post on the social media site X.
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'Devastating' Fire Breaks-Out By Lightning But The Dog Was Still Inside
In a distressing turn of events in New Melle, a devastating blaze severely damaged a local family’s home, potentially sparked by a lightning strike. The fire erupted suddenly, consumed half of their residence, leaving the structure perilously compromised. While the exact origin of the fire remains under investigation, preliminary evidence suggests that a direct lightning hit may have ignited the catastrophic event. This incident has dramatically underscored the sudden and unpredictable nature...