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An 8-year-old girl, Kinslee Tschida, was killed by a lightning strike while playing with her cousins in the backyard in LaSalle County. Her family is mourning the tragic loss.

An eight-year-old girl was killed by a lightning strike in LaSalle County, according to the LaSalle County Coroner's Office.

A lightning strike caused a three-alarm fire at the Integra Vistas apartment complex in Hixson, destroying over 40 units. Officials confirmed the fire originated from a lightning strike.

A Volusia County lifeguard, Damien Curry, was struck by lightning on Ormond Beach during the Fourth of July but managed to warn crowds to safety. He is recovering after the incident, which caused him physical trauma and panic attacks, and has temporarily stopped lifeguarding while running for mayor of Ormond Beach and owning a landscaping business.

Charlotte fire crews responded to three structure fires overnight across Sugar Hollow Drive, Abendego Road, and Tremaine Court, with no injuries reported. The Sugar Hollow fire was caused by a lightning strike, while Channel 9 suggested storms might have contributed to the other fires. The Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force is investigating the causes.

A lightning strike in Miramar caused an underground gas line to burst, resulting in a car fire on Dahlia Drive. No injuries were reported, and the fire department successfully capped the gas line after extinguishing the flames. The car, owned by Carmen, was totaled in the incident.

A 24-year-old man died after being struck by lightning in Singapore. Eight people were hospitalized following the incident on Sunday. Police reported receiving a call at 4:50pm from Pasir Ris Road near Pasir Ris Beach.

A suspected lightning strike sparked a house fire on Slater Drive in Murfreesboro. The fire was triggered by the lightning strike.

A lightning strike at Fort Myers beach resulted in one death and three hospitalizations. Witnesses described the storm's sudden arrival and the immediate response, including CPR and use of an AED by bystanders and paramedics. Firefighters warned against swimming during storms following the incident.

A lightning strike on Fort Myers Beach in Florida has resulted in one death and three injuries ahead of the July Fourth weekend.

A lightning strike sparked a fire at Sawgrass Recreation Park in Weston, which grew to about half an acre before being extinguished by a passing thunderstorm. No injuries were reported.

A beachgoer was killed by a lightning strike while swimming in Florida. A witness, Debra Crombie, described the sound as 'like an atomic bomb went off.'

A lightning strike caused a dry grass fire at Fox Hollow Golf Course, injuring one person and burning 2 acres. West Metro Fire Rescue used drones to extinguish hotspots, and no structures were damaged.

A man was struck by lightning while golfing alone at the Oregon Golf Club in West Linn, Oregon, during a storm. He survived with burns and was taken to a burn center, where he is expected to recover. Fire officials described the incident as uncommon and emphasized the importance of seeking shelter during storms.

A man was struck by lightning while golfing at the Oregon Golf Club but survived and is expected to recover. Fire crews, including Captain Ryan Stenhouse, responded to the incident, finding the man conscious and alert after he called for help following the strike. The event is described as rare, with Stenhouse emphasizing the importance of seeking shelter during storms.

A lightning strike is believed to have caused an underground gas line fire in Hopkinsville, Tennessee, prompting firefighters to respond to Redwood Court around 5:30 a.m. Saturday. Firefighters worked to contain the blaze and prevent an explosion by collaborating with a gas utility to mitigate the leak.

A lightning strike is believed to have caused a gas line fire in Hopkinsville. Hopkinsville Firefighters confirmed they responded to the incident.

One person was hospitalized after a lightning strike hit a trailer in Southwest Miami-Dade on Friday near 252nd Street and 182nd Avenue. The victim's condition remains unknown.

China is considering a space-based control system for its high-speed rail network. The 2011 Wenzhou disaster, which killed 40 people, was caused by a lightning strike damaging a trackside circuit, making a train undetectable to the control center. The article questions whether the proposed system could be hacked.

A lightning strike sparked a fire in Richmond on Sunday, injuring three firefighters and leaving two people without a home. Officials confirmed the incident.

A lightning strike caused a shed near a residence in Hampton, Virginia, to catch fire on June 14. No injuries were reported, and Hampton fire units responded to the blaze on Granella Street.

A lightning strike at a Hong Kong swimming pool has prompted calls for mandatory closures during thunderstorms and stronger safety measures. Experts warn that water's conductivity and imperfect lightning-protection systems require extra caution at outdoor venues.

An 18-year-old kayaker was found dead after being struck by lightning on a river in Florida’s Gulf Coast. This incident marks the second reported lightning-related death in the United States in 2026.

A massive fire destroyed the Marine Science Laboratory at the University of South Florida, with officials investigating whether lightning caused the blaze. Over 200 firefighters responded to the Saturday incident, but the building was completely consumed.

A middle-aged man died after being struck by lightning while walking across a gas station parking lot during a storm. The incident occurred during severe weather conditions.