Lightning suspected in Pike Road house fire
Firefighters were called to Bright Spot Street in The Waters community just after 9 p.m.
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Lightning to Blame for Home Destroyed by Fire Wednesday
A house caught fire after it was struck by lightning early Wednesday morning.
Torrential Rains from Storms Cause Issues in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Folks in Dallas County — woke up to severe weather Tuesday morning. Torrential rain from the storm caused big problems in Selma. “It was some scary weather that came through our area,” said Rev. Otis Culliver. “It woke us up out of our sleep. The thunder was definitely booming, the lightning was flashing. And just…
UPDATE: Montgomery Apartment Building a Total Loss after Fire
The Montgomery Fire Department says an apartment building that caught fire yesterday afternoon is a total loss.
Lightning Suspected in Apartment Fire on Bell Road
Montgomery Fire/Rescue spent part of Monday afternoon battling an apartment fire. The fire happened just before 4:00PM at the Elevate 5050 Apartments in the 5000 block of Bell Road. Lt. Jason Selman with Montgomery Fire/Rescue said fire investigators have not be able to get into the building to determine the cause of the fire, but due to Monday’s severe weather,…
Safe from the Storm: Myths about Lightning
Lightning is a frequent part of severe weather, even routine summer thunderstorms. But myths about lightning are as common as seeing the bolts in the sky. As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Alabama, we want to shatter some of those myths — like whether you should crouch near the ground if you see lightning outdoors or whether lightning…
