lightning strike

An American tourist was killed by a lightning strike while hiking on Sicily’s Mount Etna, according to Italian firefighters. The incident took place in an area that had been closed to visitors due to ongoing volcanic activity. Authorities have since closed vast areas of the volcano's slope.

Shyane Gosnell was struck by lightning while she and her friend Porsha Staley were on a day trip with their daughters at Cowpens National Battlefield in South Carolina. After seeking shelter, Gosnell was hit in the leg by the unexpected storm, leaving her unable to feel her legs. She was taken to the hospital by EMS and was later released.

A home in Albemarle County caught fire on Friday evening. The incident displaced two people and two dogs. Authorities suspect that a possible lightning strike was the cause of the blaze.

A lightning strike occurred at Grafton Correctional Institution on Wednesday evening. The incident resulted in 16 incarcerated people being sent to hospital for treatment.

A lightning strike occurred at Grafton Correctional Institution in Ohio. The incident resulted in 16 incarcerated people being sent to the hospital for treatment on Wednesday evening.

A lightning strike occurred at Grafton Correctional Institution in Ohio. The incident resulted in 16 incarcerated people requiring treatment and being sent to the hospital on Wednesday evening.

A lightning strike occurred at Grafton Correctional Institution, located in Ohio. The incident resulted in 16 incarcerated people being sent to a hospital for treatment on Wednesday evening.

A barbecue restaurant named QDaddy's Pitmaster BBQ in Yorktown was forced to close. The closure occurred on Tuesday after the establishment was struck by lightning.

A lightning strike during a soccer match in Thailand killed one player and injured 12 others after a monsoon disrupted the game. Video footage captured the lightning hitting the ground near players as they ran.

A lightning strike during a football match killed one player and injured 12 others. The incident occurred while the match was in progress.

A northern Minnesota home was destroyed by a fire investigators suspect was caused by a lightning strike. Two people and two dogs escaped safely, though one resident was checked by medical personnel. The State Fire Marshal’s Office and St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office are investigating.

A gazebo in Southwest Miami-Dade caught fire after a lightning strike hit a palm tree, causing a frond to fall and spark the blaze. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, sparing the family's home from damage, though furniture and a fence were destroyed.

A lightning strike sparked a fire in Fort Lauderdale's Villa Medici Townhomes early Monday, damaging a power line but not igniting any buildings. Residents reported orange sparks and flames, while power crews worked to restore electricity after an outage.

A lightning strike caused a fire at a firefighter's home in Hicksville, Long Island during a storm. Chantee Lans was on the scene in Hicksville, Long Island.

A 15-year-old boy, Levi Strobel, was killed by a lightning strike on Mt. Blue Sky in Colorado while attempting to protect his younger brother, Jace, who was injured. Emergency crews responded to the incident, but Levi could not be revived. The family described his final moments as selfless and courageous.

A teenager died on Mt. Blue Sky after being struck by lightning, according to the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. Sunday, with four others injured, including three family members and another minor. Three had minor injuries, and one was airlifted from the mountain.

Two people were struck by lightning on Shell Island, the northern tip of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, around 11:45 a.m. on Saturday. Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Director Sam Proffitt confirmed the incident, but the victims' conditions remain unknown.

A lightning strike during scattered thunderstorms caused a garage fire at a Chesterfield home on Wednesday. The incident was captured in photos and reported as part of local weather-related events.

A lightning strike caused a house fire in Green Island on Saturday evening, displacing six people. The fire occurred just before 8 p.m. on the 100 block of Hudson Avenue, according to the Green Island Fire Department.

A lightning strike caused a house fire in Gaithersburg, Maryland, resulting in an estimated $850,000 in damage and displacing a family of five. The fire, which occurred in the 9200 block of Warfield Road, was detected by the family around 7 a.m. after a lightning strike between 4:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturday, leading to the roof being ablaze.

A lightning strike caused a house fire in Chesterfield County, displacing one person. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon.

Austin Parks and Recreation announced that Montopolis Pool in East Austin is closed due to damage from a lightning strike. The closure was confirmed in a Friday press release, with no reopening date specified.

A Florida mother narrowly escaped a lightning strike that hit a neighbor’s yard, causing an immediate fire. The incident was captured on a doorbell camera.

A lightning strike hit the attic of a home in Cheesequake, New Jersey, described as 'brutally loud' by neighbors. CeFaan Kim reported on the damage caused by the incident.

A man died after being struck by lightning at Fort Myers Beach in Florida, with three family members also hospitalized. The incident occurred while the victim was in the water.

An 8-year-old girl, Kinslee Tschida, was killed by a lightning strike while playing in her backyard in Illinois. Her family is mourning her death.

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.