Los Padres Hotshots Put Out Fires Generated by Lightning Strikes From Fast- Moving Storm | News Channel 3-12

Thunderstorms bring lightning strikes to San Diego County

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Over the past few days, lightning has been seen across San Diego County as a pair of low-pressure systems moved through the region, unleashing a handful of isolated thunderstorms. The back-to-back systems, which began sweeping through Saturday, had a relatively minimal effect on the region aside from the dramatic bolts, strong winds, some scattered showers and muggy conditions. According to the National Weather Service, …

Fire erupts on roof of Riverside County home after lightning strike

The roof of a Riverside County home erupted in flames after it was struck by lightning Tuesday afternoon.   Firefighters were dispatched to the scene near the intersection of Peridot Avenue and Moonstone Street in Hemet just after 5:30 p.m.  A photojournalist with Hemet Eye News reported that the homeowner and his neighbor grabbed garden hoses and attempted to douse the flames while crews with the Hemet Fire Department were en route to the home.…

Los Padres Hotshots put out fires generated by lightning strikes from fast- moving storm | News Channel 3-12

SANTA BARBARA AND VENTURA COUNTIES, Calif. — The Los Padres Hotshots were hard at work Monday putting out the fires caused by lightning over the