A 28-year-old was struck by lightning on a New Jersey golf course Tuesday, police in Hardyston said. Authorities responded to the Ballyowen Golf Course around 1:53 p.m. Tuesday for a report of a golfer hit by lightning, police said.

In a process called bioluminescence, lightning bugs produce light through a chemical reaction in their body. Unlike a lightbulb that creates heat in the reaction, a lightning bug produces a “cold light”, where the reaction doesn’t generate a ton of heat. The two main reasons why fireflies light up are for protection and attraction.

A North Jersey man was taken to a hospital after he was struck by lightning while golfing in Sussex County, police said.

Wyoming ranchers face many threats to the cattle and other livestock, but perhaps none more unpredictable and unmanageable than lightning. USDA data

Before trying to make it to the safety of her home, she said a prayer.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Level 2 “Get Set” evacuations have been issued in Hood River County due to a wildfire. The fire is located in the Wyeth area near milepost 51 on Interstate 84 and has spread to 25 acres. The evacuation notice is for the Wyeth Campground and the east end of Herman Creek […]

The pastor of a church that was struck by lightning in Dundalk last week is focused on keeping the community together, he told 11 News.

In Phoenixville, Chester County, the situation was far more serious. The rectory at St. Basil the Great Parish caught fire. Staff said a lightning strike caused the fire. In Douglassville, Berks County, a tree was uprooted and landed on a house, but as of Tuesday night, injuries weren't reported.