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Lightning explodes through tree, sparks fire outside Lumberton tire shop
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points The sound of the strike was likened to an explosion, with a loud "KAPOW" heard at the time. The tree was located outside Lakeway Tire on LHS Drive.
A massive tree was split down the middle after being struck by lightning. The incident occurred outside a tire shop, causing wood to fly and bark to scatter across the ground. The sound of the strike was likened to an explosion, with a loud "KAPOW" heard at the time.
The tree was located outside Lakeway Tire on LHS Drive. The incident sparked a fire, although further details are not provided here. For more information, readers can refer to the source.
The incident resulted in chaos, with debris scattered across the area. The full extent of the damage is not specified in the available information.
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Category: safety Published: September 3, 2026 Source: KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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