Lightning ignites Harrison County gas meter feet from burn ban sign
By Travis Noriega
Published on March 12, 2026.
The Harrison County Fire Marshal's Office has shared a video showing a burning gas meter after it was hit by lightning. The video was posted around 2 p.m. It is unclear if this was in violation of the county's law. The incident occurred before the repeal of a burn ban.
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