Lightning strike sparks fire, temporarily closing 2 Maple Shade businesses
Two businesses in Maple Shade are temporarily closed after a lightning strike sparked a fire, causing thousands of dollars worth of damages.
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Two businesses in Maple Shade are temporarily closed after a lightning strike sparked a fire, causing thousands of dollars worth of damages.
A suspected lightning strike sparked a fire at a church in Medford, New Jersey, as severe thunderstorms moved through the area Friday night.
Robert Montgomery, 61, died in a lightning strike at a New Jersey archery range that also injured 14 people.
One person was killed and 14 others were injured after being struck by lightning in Jackson Township, New Jersey on Wednesday.
Residents across the Philadelphia area are cleaning up after strong storms on Tuesday knocked down trees and damaged homes in Delaware and Montgomery counties.
The Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood, New Jersey, was paused Thursday evening because of lightning but has reopened.
Crews were busy Friday cleaning up the downed trees and working to keep those affected by the storm safe.
A fire during Friday afternoon's thunderstorms in Montgomery County it's being described as an act of God. Officials believe the fire had started from a lightning strike.
A lightning strike is believed to have sparked a fire in Montgomery County during Friday afternoon's severe storms. The Runyens are thankful for family and neighborhood support as they begin to pick up the pieces Nikki Dementri reports.
A family is still in shock after a fire gutted the second story of their Schwenksville home. Perkiomen Township fire officials say it’s believed to have all started from a lightning strike during Friday’s afternoon storm. Nikki Dementri reports.
It's being described as an act of God. A fire during Friday's stormy weather in Montgomery County. Nikki Dementri reports.
Eric Baumgartner, 39, wanted to finish painting lines on a soccer field in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, before it started raining when he was struck by lightning.
The plane was headed to Cancun.
The fire was placed under control around 3 p.m.
He was transported to an area hospital but his condition is unknown.
Cardinal John Foley Regional Catholic School said in a statement the lightning strike left them with "no communication services."
Calls were streaming into the Salem County 911 center when dispatcher Doug Hogate Jr. felt a jolt.
Fire officials say the roof of a house was ignited by a lightning strike in Newark, Delaware.
Eyewitness News has learned that a man was taken to the hospital as a precaution after lightning struck about 20 feet away from him in Broomall.
Seven people were taken to the hospital after a lightning strike in the parking lot after the Buc's game.
A person was apparently struck by lightning Monday afternoon on a field at Glen Mills School.
Chris discusses the death, at Eagles training camp, of Andy Reid's son, Garrett ,with Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the voice of the Eagles, Merrill Reese. He also talks to Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup about the controversy still swirling around Mitt Romney's tax returns and to Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel, about another walk off win against the Diamondbacks yesterday.
A lightning strike in the parking lot at Pocono Raceway after a rain-shortened NASCAR race on Sunday killed one person and injured nine others, racetrack officials said.
Four people were reportedly struck by lightning in Wilmington, Delaware Friday afternoon.
Wild storms in Wildwood, New Jersey Wednesday afternoon left a group of beach goers with quite a scare following a close encounter with lightning.
