Terrifying moment 'lightning hits' UK home causing 'huge explosion'
A security camera has captured the moment lightning appears to have struck a Stoke-on-Trent home triggering a terrifying explosion.
A Stoke-on-Trent home was seemingly struck by lightning, causing a massive explosion, as captured on a security camera. The incident occurred in Longton's Bambury Street yesterday (September 21), leading to the evacuation of residents and the establishment of a police cordon.
The footage shows the exact moment the property's roof appears to be hit by lightning. A loud explosion can be heard echoing around the neighbourhood as the sky is lit up by the lightning strike.
The video reveals a bright yellow flash emanating from the roof, resembling flames. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene shortly before 5.25pm.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service set up a cordon last night, stating they expected to remain at the scene for an extended period. Neighbours from nearby properties were evacuated after hearing 'a massive bang'.
One witness reported that a passing motorist had stopped to inform them that the house's roof was 'on fire'. The incident coincided with a yellow warning for thunderstorms in the city, reports Stoke on Trent Live.
Last night's weather conditions resulted in approximately 1,700 homes across North Staffordshire losing power, with numerous properties also experiencing issues with their water supplies. Several major roads were flooded due to heavy rainfall.
The Met Office has since implemented an amber weather warning for more persistent, heavy rain, tomorrow. It comes into force from midnight and covers a large swathe of England.
The forecaster said: "An area of heavy rain is expected to develop across central and southern England during the early of hours of Monday, edging north and west and then becoming slow-moving somewhere across the warning area for several hours.
"It will then weaken and move away eastwards later Monday evening and overnight. Not all counties within the warning area will be equally affected, but it seems likely that some areas will see 60-80 mm and a few places may receive 100-120mm or more. This is likely to result in travel disruption and some flooding."
