Lightning
Crews are battling dozens of blazes in southern Oregon following more than 200 lightning strikes
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Researchers focused on the effects of lighting color, intensity, modulation and flash rate on drivers’ behavior while approaching and passing incidents at night
Along with the parrot, firefighters said they found a thankful tortoise who was “unable to holler” for a rescue
Firefighters saw smoke after the strike and went to the scene to find 40- to 50-foot flames
Weary crews have been battling some of the largest blazes in state history
Fire crews are battling approximately 30 large fires, some sparked by lightning, amid “excessive heat”
Federal officials said the Bighorn Fire near Tuscon has the potential to become a “major disaster”
Tulsa Fire Department Capt. Greg Delozier’s home was struck by lightning Friday morning as storms caused damage throughout the region
All of those injured were alert while being transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries
Firefighters grappled with a 120-gallon propane tank against the rear of the home that was blowing off pressure with a 40-foot fireball while battling the blaze
Nine people, including children, were transported to the hospital with back and head injuries, as well as cuts and bruises
A primary goal was to get firefighters and volunteers home to rest so they would be prepared for future fires, but that they had been too busy on the ground to do so
The Daviess County Fire Department fire station was struck by lightning early in the month and repairs are expected to take between two to five months
Jim Beam officials penned an open letter thanking firefighters for their efforts and stating regret over the environmental impact of the fire
Daviess County Fire Department fire station was struck by lightning Tuesday evening and caught fire
Firefighters from 17 neighboring jurisdictions responded to the fire
Darnell Musgrove, three other adults and five children were forced from their home after a lightning strike caused a fire, which destroyed the house
A veteran firefighter discusses why every fire chief needs to let more light in
Beaufort County residents were unable to reach 911 via mobile devices last week after lightning struck a cellphone tower, causing an outage
Keith Guest and his family tried calling 911 for an hour and a half as they watched their $1.7 million home burn to the ground after it was struck by lightning
The bolt caused damage to the steeple but firefighters, coming from the station just a few hundred yards away, quickly knocked down the fire
Fire Chief Jay Laughmiller was looking for a suspected brush fire started by lightning when he was struck
Capt. Darin Peterson and Eric Watkins jumped into action after an 18-year-old and a 4-year-old were struck by lightning
The firefighter was transported to the hospital in an ambulance after being hurt while battling a blaze that was potentially caused by lightning
Brevard County fire officials say a lightning strike also injured a motorcyclist driving nearby on the same highway
More evacuated residents were allowed to return to their homes Sunday, but flames continue to threaten about 1,500 structures in Mariposa County
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