Lightning Strike

• Video captures moment Air Canada plane struck by lightning

  The flight was leaving the Vancouver Airport on Sunday night, just before 7:30 p.m., when it was struck during a rare winter thunderstorm.

  Environment

  Mar 5
  
• 2 women hospitalized after lightning strike during Quebec thunderstorm

  Police say a woman in her 30s has critical injuries after being struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm in Quebec. Another woman with the victim was also hurt.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2023
  
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• Lightning sets fire to Kelowna home

  The couple quickly realized their chimney was struck by lightning which sparked a fire at their gas meter resulting in the side of their home being lit up with flames.

  Environment

  Aug 28, 2022
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• Dogs rescued from Port Hope house fire sparked by lightning strike

  Emergency crews who were already in the area responded to a fire on Margaret Street in Port Hope Monday even before fire crews arrived, having heard a loud bang.

  Fire

  Aug 22, 2022
• 1,200 lightning strikes in Kamloops Fire Centre and more expected, BC Wildfire Service says

  ‘We are expecting widespread lightning across the majority of the Kamloops Fire Centre on Thursday and even into the overnight period.’

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2022
• Beaconsfield, Que. couple seek temporary housing after lightning strike destroys home

  A West Island couple is looking for temporary housing after their home5 caught fire during a thunderstorm. Firefighters told them it had been hit by lightning.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2022
• Regina house catches fire after being struck by lightning

  At around 3 a.m. on Thursday, Aydon Charlton and his wife were woken up by the loud boom of thunder. Charlton immediately smelled smoke coming from the attic.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2022
• ‘$80,000 to $100,000 loss’: Lightning kills 28 cattle on southwest Sask. ranch

  Wiping away tears as he spoke, lifelong Saskatchewan rancher Glen Briere said that before a fatal weekend storm, he could count the number of cattle lost to lightning on one hand.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2022
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• U.S. teen struck by lightning while inside her room at home

  Giana Sacarmuzzo felt the lightning enter her pinky finger, travel through her body, and go out her leg.

  Trending

  May 20, 2022
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• ‘Big blue flash’: Driver in shock but unharmed after lightning strikes truck on Trans-Canada

  The driver and passenger were not harmed when the truck was struck by lightning. But the same can't be said for the truck.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2021