Lightning strikes are some of the most awesome demonstrations of power on Earth. We’ve all seen trees, mountains and skyscrapers struck. But if a car is struck by lightning, then what happens?

SPRINGDALE — A lightning strike caused a wildfire near the West Rim area of Zion National Park. Wildland fire crews have been deployed to put the flames out, the National Park Service said in a press ...

Lightning strike deaths increased in 2025 as 19 people were killed across the U.S. Men aged 20-39 were the most likely to be killed by lightning, according to the National Weather Service. Only three ...

The nation matched a grim record for lightning strike deaths in September. Five lightning strike-related fatalities were reported, the most in any September since 2013, said John Jensenius, a ...

The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for a swath of Riverside County, including Palm Springs and nearby western portions of the Coachella Valley, Saturday afternoon as stormy weather ...

SMITHFIELD, Va. (WAVY) – A lightning strike early Saturday morning caused heavy fire and smoke in the Smithfield, according to Isle of Wight Fire Rescue. Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department, ...

SMITHFIELD, Va. — A lightning strike caused a house fire in the Cypress Creek neighborhood of Smithfield early Saturday morning, according to Isle of Wight Fire Rescue. Crews responded to the home ...

A group home in Durham was struck by lightning during Friday night storms, residents told WRAL News. Dozens of firefighters responded quickly to the home on Gardenview Place in Durham just before 11 p ...

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is settling into his role as a member of Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff team, and he used his platform to share a rather unique vendetta this week as he railed against ...

APTOS — A strong weather system along the Central Coast sent rain, rolling thunder and lightning strikes into Santa Cruz County overnight, but fire officials confirmed the following day that there was ...