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Lightning causes fires and serious house damage
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Severe thunderstorms across Sussex and Kent caused multiple lightning strikes, resulting in significant damage to several homes. Fire crews were deployed to manage multiple blazes, though no casualties were reported.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the impact of extreme weather events on local infrastructure and the strain placed on emergency services.
Image source, Dan Jessup Image caption, A home in Eastbourne was severely damaged when it was struck by lightning
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The article is a straightforward report on local weather-related incidents and emergency response efforts.
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