Lightning strike leaves giant tree burning from the inside as smoke pours through the bark

A jaw-dropping video shared on Reddit is stunning viewers after capturing a giant tree burning from the inside following a ...
NPR

Winds and lightning strikes stoke Oregon fire, now the largest in the U.S.

BOISE, Idaho — Powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes from thunderstorms rattled eastern Oregon and Idaho Wednesday afternoon, cutting power and stoking fires, including one in Oregon that ...
AOL

Smoke, wildfire and lightning concerns remain high across the Northwest

Wildfire concerns remain high across the northwestern United States, and AccuWeather meteorologists warn that the upcoming week will bring both challenges and some relief for residents in the region.
The Desert Sun

Is lightning without thunder or rain safe? What to know with 6,000 strikes in California

An intense thunderstorm system brought rain and lightning to California's Coachella Valley. Dry lightning from these storms can spark wildfires, especially when vegetation is parched. Lightning is ...
WRAL

'Black smoke everywhere' : Lightning strike sparks home fire in Johnston County

Homeowner Shaundra Dobbins recalls the moment the incident took place. "I heard a loud cracking noise, boom, lightning, and after that, I told my husband I thought something was burning. All of a ...
The Conversation

Wildfire smoke and extreme heat can occur together: Preparing for the combined health effects of a hot, smoky future

In recent years, Canadians have been subjected to both severe wildfire smoke and extreme heat events, as evidenced by the record-breaking 2023 wildfire season and the 2021 heat dome. Western Canada in ...