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Lightning strikes pose danger to already fire-ridden West

Monday, July 26 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) — Dry lightning is posing the threat for new fires to spark in a region already plagued by dozens of largely uncontained wildfires. The thunderstorms could generate after moisture as the deadly monsoons in the Southwest U.S. push north to areas such as... Read More.

The lightning flash in the middle: AC/DC’s Bon Scott would’ve turned 75 today

Friday, July 9 by ABC News

Late AC/DC vocalist Bon Scott would've celebrated his 75th birthday today. Born Ronald Belford Scott on July 9, 1946, the rocker replaced original AC/DC vocalist Dave Evans in 1974, and sang with the future Rock & Roll Hall of Famers up until his tragic death... Read More.

Killorn out as Lightning look to clinch back-to-back titles

Wednesday, July 7 by ABC News

(TAMPA BAY) -- Tampa Bay can clinch its second straight Stanley Cup championship tonight at home against Montreal. The Lightning are up 3-1 in the series after dropping game four in Montreal. Tampa Bay will likely be without forward Alex Killorn again, according to head coach... Read More.

Teenager killed by lightning strike at beach while swimming on vacation

Monday, June 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 15-year-old girl has died after being struck by lightning while she was swimming at the beach on vacation. The incident occurred at approximately 2:37 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, while the teenager was swimming in the waters off of Tybee Island... Read More.

Ford unveils all-electric F-150 “Lightning,” entering a burgeoning electric truck market

Thursday, May 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- America’s best-selling pickup will soon be available as an EV, but it’s expected to enter a crowded field when it goes on sale next spring. On Wednesday night, Ford pulled the wraps off the F-150 “Lightning,” an all-electric version of the brand’s... Read More.

Lightning may be key to cleansing atmosphere of toxins, greenhouse gases, study says

Thursday, April 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Perhaps we should be praying to the lightning gods for cleaner air and the solution to the climate crisis. Hydroxyl radicals, which are "crucial" to the atmosphere's ability to cleanse itself, are directly produced by flashes of lightning, and those flashes produce... Read More.

Nearly 11,000 lightning strikes in 72 hours ignite more than 300 fires in California

Wednesday, August 19 by ABC News

By BILL HUTCHISON, ABC News(LOS ANGELES) -- Nearly 11,000 lightning strikes over 72 hours ignited hundreds of fires across California that have roared through wildland, destroyed homes and forced thousands to evacuate.The historic lightning siege left firefighters scrambling... Read More.

New wildfires started by lightning in West, Tropics turn active with three new systems

Wednesday, August 19 by ABC News

By MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- More wildfires have exploded in the West, particularly in California, due to numerous lightning strikes.At least 26 wildfire complexes are burning in California and some of these fire complexes contain several... Read More.

Stories tagged with: lightning

Lightning strikes pose danger to already fire-ridden West

The lightning flash in the middle: AC/DC’s Bon Scott would’ve turned 75 today

Killorn out as Lightning look to clinch back-to-back titles

Teenager killed by lightning strike at beach while swimming on vacation

Ford unveils all-electric F-150 “Lightning,” entering a burgeoning electric truck market

Lightning may be key to cleansing atmosphere of toxins, greenhouse gases, study says

Nearly 11,000 lightning strikes in 72 hours ignite more than 300 fires in California

New wildfires started by lightning in West, Tropics turn active with three new systems

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