Watch: Massive Fireball Seen Outside Oxford as Explosion Erupts at Power Plant
A huge fireball was witnessed as an explosion erupted on Monday evening at a power plant near Oxford, England.
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‘Biggest Scam of Modern Times:’ Canadian Man Abandons Electric Ford F-150 After His Family Is Left Stranded
A Canadian man has voiced his deep dissatisfaction with his electric Ford F-150 lightning purchase, calling electric vehicles the “biggest scam of modern times.” After encountering broken chargers and other obstacles during a road trip to Chicago, the man abandoned his Ford EV and rented a traditional gas-powered vehicle to complete the trip.
Texas Kindergartener Died a Month After Being Struck by Lightning
A six-year-old boy died after being struck by lightning a month ago.
Cuba Evacuates 4,000 as Massive Fuel Depot Fire Rages for Third Day
Cuban authorities evacuated more than 4,000 residents over the weekend after a lightning strike allegedly sparked a fire at Cuba’s largest state oil depot in Matanzas city on Friday night, causing three oil tankers to burn and collapse as of Monday, the news website Cubanet reported.
VIDEO: Elderly Couple Killed, Others Injured During Lightning Strike Near White House
An elderly couple died and two others seriously hurt when lightning touched down outside the White House on Thursday in Washington, DC.
Four People Critically Injured After Lightning Strike near White House
Four people were critically injured after lightning struck just outside the White House on Thursday evening.
India: Lightning Kills Nearly 50 People in One Week
Nearly 50 people have been killed by lightning in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state within the past week, the Associated Press (AP) reported on Thursday, noting that India has recorded almost 750 deaths from lightning strikes nationwide since April.
WATCH: Texas Wind Turbine Hit by Lightning Goes Up in Flames
A wind farm lost one of its turbines after a lightning strike on Friday reportedly caused it to catch fire in Crowell, Texas, according to Fox Weather.
‘One Tree Hill’ Star Bevin Prince’s Husband William Friend Dies After Being Struck by Lightning
“One Tree Hill” star Bevin Prince’s 33-year-old husband William Friend has died after being struck by lightning Sunday while on a boat during a thunderstorm.
WATCH: Lightning Bolt Strikes NYC’s One World Trade Center
A lightning bolt hit the One World Trade Center’s tower Saturday as tropical storm Henri moved closer to New York City.
More than 1M Acres Burned, Seven Confirmed Deaths as Wildfires Rage in California
Lightning strikes have sparked hundreds of wildfires in California, with more than 1M acres scorched and at least seven deaths reported.
VIDEO: Man Struck by Lightning While Walking His Dogs
A man walking his dogs outside in Texas instantly collapsed after a lightning bolt instantly hit him, according to a video of the incident.
School Counselor Nearly Struck by Lightning on Campus
A school counselor in South Carolina narrowly escaped danger as he was nearly struck by lightning while walking across campus.
Colorado Man Dies After Being Struck by Lightning
A man has died after being hit by lightning while hiking in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday with his wife.
VIDEO: Boat Bursts into Flames After Lightning Strikes in Boston
A small sailboat got an electrifying jolt Saturday when it burst into flames in a Boston harbor, according to video footage of the incident.
WATCH: Lightning Hits Russian Rocket Just After Liftoff
A bolt of lightning struck a Russian Soyuz carrier rocket only moments after liftoff during the first launching this year.
