Lightning Scorches Tree, Water And PG&E Lines In Nevada City

NEVADA CITY (CBS13) – A lightning strike brought down a tree near Nevada City Thursday morning.

The scene is near Cement Hill Road and Crystal View Heights.

Officials say lightning hit the ground and managed to scorch an oak tree.

Lightning strike grounds & blows oak tree, water line and some PGE power #NevadaCity @GoodDaySac @cameraguyscottz pic.twitter.com/x3q017POHQ
— Kristin Marshall (@kris10marshall) May 7, 2015

A water line and a gas line were also damaged.