Fire crews are revealing new details about what happened during the devastating September Lightning Complex Fire.

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 ...

A breathtaking and rare moment unfolded in Dubai when lightning struck the very top of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. The dramatic scene was captured on camera and later shared on ...

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 ...

California fire officials report that nearly 17,000 lightning strikes hit the state within a 24 hour period, igniting wildfires in parts of the West Coast. California fire officials report that nearly ...

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New research shows that air pollution has now been linked to an increase in the frequency of lightning in thunderstorms.

According to an analysis by the Estonian Environment Agency, South Estonia saw the most thunderstorms this year. Overall, ...

In October 1998, a shocking occurrence took place during a football match in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A bolt of lightning struck the pitch and resulted in the loss of the lives of 11 players ...

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?