Lightning strikes cause fires across Sussex
Severe thunderstorms across Sussex and Kent have caused multiple house fires after lightning strikes hit properties in the early hours. Emergency services have been working throughout the night to extinguish the blazes, with no casualties reported.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the impact of extreme weather events on local infrastructure and the strain placed on emergency response services.
Image source, Dan Jessup Image caption, A home in Eastbourne was severely damaged when it was struck by lightning
The report is a straightforward factual account of a local weather-related emergency.
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