This map of the record lightning strike shows its development over time. The circles represent cloud-to-ground strikes and are colored by polarity.

Firefighting crews tried to corral a fast-growing blaze churning through central California’s Sierra National Forest as ...

The Dragon Bravo Fire, ignited by lightning around July 4, has become the largest wildfire in the continental United States ...

A swath of Northern California is at risk for more lightning this week with red flag warnings to go in effect Wednesday.

A lightning strike is the likely cause of a fire that burned a home in Holly Springs just hours after lightning sparked a fire at a Wake Forest home.

Lightning strike hits lagoon full of alligators at alligator farm in St. Augustine, Florida, park says. The fences held up and none escaped, officials say.

Dashcam footage shows a transformer burst and utility lines on the other side of the road blowing up after a lightning strike on Aug. 11.

Lightning strike hits lagoon full of alligators at alligator farm in St. Augustine, Florida, park says. The fences held up and none escaped, officials say.