Arrr! Landlubbers be gone from their ship ere the heavens smote their dwelling with a fiery bolt: Behold the spectacle!
2023-09-12
Arrr! A humble abode hath been smitten by the fearsome lightning in yon tempest! The chimney, it did burst like a cannonball, wreakin' havoc upon the dwelling. Feast yer eyes upon this captured spectacle, taken by the watchful lens of a neighboring matey!
In a recent thunderstorm in Oxfordshire, England, a home was struck by lightning, causing its chimney to crumble. The homeowners, who wished to remain anonymous, had luckily left the house just moments before the strike occurred. They expressed gratitude that they were not inside at the time and mentioned that the damage to the chimney was severe, with bricks falling onto their car parked below.The lightning strike also caused three large holes in the roof and structural damage around the door frames, as captured by a Ring camera video. The strike even affected the neighbor's electrical equipment. The homeowners expressed uncertainty about when the gas and electricity could be reconnected due to the extensive damage.
A neighbor named Jessica, who heard the loud bang from inside her house, described the scene as frightening. Thunderstorms can be dangerous, and it is recommended to avoid items that have electricity during such events. The National Weather Service advises staying away from charging phones, TV cables, computers, metal doors, and windows.
Lightning strikes can be fatal, causing an average of 35 deaths per year between 2003 and 2012, according to the CDC. Additionally, homes are more prone to lightning strikes than people may realize, with 22,600 fires started by lightning each year between 2007 and 2011, as reported by the National Fire Protection Association.