Lightning strike causes damage to Oklahoma home
Published on April 16, 2026.
A lightning strike has caused significant damage to a home in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, causing it to burst into flames. Firefighters from the state of the art and the electric company also responded to the scene. No one was injured in the incident. The incident occurred during a period of severe weather.
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