lightning strike
noun
1
British
: a strike by workers that is done very suddenly
2
: an occurrence of something being hit by lightning
The forest fire was caused by a lightning strike.
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Residents are rallying to support City Council member Charlie Lauersdorf and his wife Amanda after a lightning strike caused a fire and significant smoke damage in their far north Fort Worth home.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
According to Safe Electricity, a direct lightning strike is not necessary for lightning voltage to enter your home through phone lines, electrical wires, cables, and plumbing.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Raymond Boyd / Getty Images The situation comes months after the observation wheel reopened in February after going down for maintenance following a lightning strike in January.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The cause is under investigation, although a lightning strike is likely from initial reports.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
According to Safe Electricity, a direct lightning strike is not necessary for lightning voltage to enter your home through phone lines, electrical wires, cables, and plumbing.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Raymond Boyd / Getty Images The situation comes months after the observation wheel reopened in February after going down for maintenance following a lightning strike in January.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The cause is under investigation, although a lightning strike is likely from initial reports.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Lightning strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lightning%20strike. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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