Lightning

• Double rainbow, lightning strikes delight Lower Mainland photographers

  Global BC senior meteorologist Kristi Gordon said a very narrow and intense band of rain and thunderstorms moved across the Lower Mainland from west to east on Wednesday.

  Weather

  Oct 10
  
• Lightning strikes are the leading cause of wildfires in British Columbia

  In the last 48 hours, British Columbia has seen more than 9000 lightning strikes. With more than 87 per cent of wildfires caused by lightning, this is keeping crews on high alert.

  Fire

  Jul 21
  
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• Banff National Park gondola reopened after power outage

  An undisclosed number of people have been trapped for hours on a mountain in Banff National Park.

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2023
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• Power restored for thousands after severe thunderstorms, lighting strikes in Ottawa

  The hydro company says crews have been working around the clock since Friday, restoring electricity to approximately 9,000 customers.

  Weather

  Jul 29, 2023
• Intense thunderstorm causes power outages, lightning fire destroys Edmonton home

  An intense thunderstorm rolled through Edmonton and the surrounding area Sunday night, leaving damage in its wake.

  Fire

  Jul 24, 2023
• 25 new fires sparked in Kamloops Fire Centre since Friday

  At a time when much of the Okanagan hasn't had any considerable amounts of rain for weeks, BCWS is reporting 25 new fires have started in the Kamloops Fire Centre since Friday.

  Fire

  Jul 22, 2023
• Lightning strikes cause 2 Winnipeg house fires Thursday night

  The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says the blazes — one on Granada Crescent and the other on Walden Crescent — are believed to have been caused by lightning strikes.

  Fire

  Jul 7, 2023
• Experts urge safety precautions during thunderstorms after 2 Winnipeg homes hit by lightning

  On Wednesday night, two homes in Winnipeg caught fire, likely due to lightning, and while this kind of event is rare, experts are urging safety precautions during thunderstorms.

  Environment

  Jun 29, 2023
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• A lightning strike in N.S. hits church steeple, congregation looks for temporary home

  The damage to Falmouth Baptist Church could take four to six months to repair. In the meantime, the congregation is looking for a temporary place to worship.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2023
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• Wildfires ramp up in Manitoba after weekend lightning strikes

  More than a dozen wildfires are currently burning in Manitoba, with three considered out of control, the province's wildfire service says.

  Environment

  Jun 5, 2023