Lightning strikes in northern Greece killed cattle and started fires during a days long heat wave affecting most of southern Europe. Several fires were reported near the city of Kozani, 280 miles north of Athens following a dry thunderstorm in…
A teenage beachgoer killed by lightning on a beach in northern Greece
A 13-year-old beachgoer died after being struck by lightning in northern Greece during a sudden summer rainstorm Friday, authorities said. A local official said the Greek girl had been swimming with her parents at Faros beach, near Poseidi in Halkidiki,…
Dozens in hospital after children’s camp is struck by lightning twice
Thirty-eight people were taken to hospital after two lightning strikes hit a children’s camp in Germany. A number of the youngsters staying at the ‘Pentecost tent camp’ in Soest district, North Rhine-Westphalia complained of a tingling sensation after the lightning…
2 people killed by a lightning strike near the White House
Two people were killed and two others are in critical condition after lightning struck at the park next to the White House in Washington, DC. Emergency responders received a report about people found injured in Lafayette Park at 6:52 p.m.…
Series of lightning strikes across India kills 20 people
A series of lightning strikes in the eastern Indian state of Bihar has killed 20 people in less than 24 hours as more extreme weather is expected in the coming days. Forecasts show that thunderstorms are expected to continue in…
Woman struck by lightning while filming thunderstorm (Independent)
A woman caught the moment her phone was struck by a bolt of lightning as she tried to film a thunderstorm. Tracey Kutluol was filming from her living room window when her iPhone was zapped. Moments beforehand as she opened…