New York Republican Congressional Staffer Escapes Lightning Strike: ‘Thank You, God’
Surviving a Lightning Strike: A Staten Island Man’s Experience A Staten Island man recently shared his harrowing experience of surviving a lightning strike on August 27, highlighting the sheer intensity of that moment. Thomas Fahmy, who is employed at the office of Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), encountered the frightening event while walking along Todt Road, […]
Strong storm triggers 2,000 lightning strikes that cause 35 wildfires in just a few hours in Central Oregon
Severe Lightning Causes Wildfires in Central Oregon In central Oregon, sirens blared as ash filled the air following a severe lightning storm that ignited at least 35 wildfires within just a few hours. By 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the intense thunderstorm had unleashed around 2,000 lightning strikes across forests and grasslands, creating a significant challenge […]
Hiker in Utah struck by lightning near the summit of American Fork Twin Peaks
Lightning Strikes Hiker in Utah A man from Utah lost his life last week after being struck by lightning during a hike with his brother near the summit of the highest mountain in Salt Lake County. Craig Nelson, 59, alongside his brother, took the Snowbird Tram partway up the mountain on Saturday morning, aiming for […]
Father who is a firefighter hit by lightning in Alabama one year after a firework injured him
An Alabama firefighter is feeling quite fortunate after surviving a lightning strike on Sunday. Interestingly, it’s exactly one year since he escaped with minor injuries from a firework incident that hit him in the face. James Rowley was celebrating his daughter’s birthday when stormy weather rolled into Cullman County. Things took a turn for the […]
13-year-old boy in Texas hit by lightning while playing video games in his room
A 13-year-old boy in Texas is counting his blessings after surviving a lightning strike while gaming in his bedroom. This incident occurred on a Tuesday in Cypress, and it certainly rattled him. Vlad Skridin was deeply engrossed in his video games when the unexpected happened. “I was just sitting here, everything seemed fine,” he told […]
Trump gives America 250 speech following a lightning delay on the Mall
President Donald Trump recently delivered a 37-minute speech in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, coinciding with a record-breaking fireworks display on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This display, which broke Guinness World Records, faced delays due to inclement weather, and many attendees still braved the conditions to hear the president’s remarks. Trump emphasized the […]
Swimmer in Florida dies after being struck by lightning
A lightning strike at a beach in Florida resulted in one death and injuries to three others on Friday afternoon. Witnesses described the scene as being similar to “an atomic bomb going off.” This incident took place around 3 p.m. while summer visitors were enjoying the waters at Fort Myers Beach. An unidentified man swimming […]
Concern over Hantavirus? Americans are more at risk of dying from a lightning strike.
Hantavirus Concerns: A Closer Look at the Numbers With the media buzzing about hantavirus and the potential for a new pandemic, Liz Wheeler, a host at Blaze TV, is urging people to take a moment to reflect on the actual statistics. Wheeler points out that while the virus can be deadly for those who contract […]
Victor Hedman, the captain of the Lightning, shares his struggle with mental health.
Victor Hedman, captain of the Lightning, announced on Tuesday that he will be stepping away from the team to focus on his mental health. The 35-year-old defenseman last took the ice on March 19. He didn’t play during the Lightning’s disappointing first-round loss to the Canadiens, but has since returned to practice with the team. […]
Lightning in Kansas transforms a 100-foot dinosaur into a blazing fireball at a theme park.
A massive animatronic dinosaur was struck by lightning and caught fire at a theme park in Kansas over the weekend. Firefighters in Derby responded to the situation around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday after reports of lightning hitting the park, known as Field Station Dinosaur. The Derby Fire Department shared details on Facebook. Upon arrival, crews […]