As a scorching June heat wave continues to grip much of the United States, a concerning surge in lightning-related injuries has prompted urgent warnings from meteorologists. More than 30 people have ...

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A form of lightning with a knack for sparking wildfires may surge under climate change. An analysis of satellite data suggests “hot lightning” — strikes that channel electrical charge for an extended ...

Bluffton Township Fire District engine companies respond to a residential fire on Greenleaf Road in the Palmetto Bluff Community on July 10, 2025. A series of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon brought ...

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