Weak lightning in developing thunderstorms triggers deadly wildfire

This finding revealed that weaker lightning during thunderstorm development can also ignite forest fires.  Analysis revealed ...
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Weaker Thunderstorm Lightning May Pose Higher Fire Risk

What weather factors contribute to lightning-ignited wildfires (LIWs)? This is what a recent study published in Atmospheric ...

Exclusive-Ford F-150 Lightning Plant Hit by Aluminum Fire-Related Shutdown, Union Official Says

Ford began using a mainly aluminum body on its F-150 truck more than a decade ago in an effort to reduce the weight of the ...

Lightning strike causes wildfire in Zion National Park, prompting multiple closures

SPRINGDALE — A lightning strike caused a wildfire near the West Rim area of Zion National Park. Wildland fire crews have been ...

2 displaced after lightning-suspected fire at Wilton Manors apartment complex

Read quickly called 911 as smoke began filling the home along Northeast 11th Avenue and Wilton Drive. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said crews were able to knock down the fire in about 30 minutes. "If ...