Lightning Strike in the West Bluff

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Lightning Strike

Lightning Strike in the West Bluff

By: johndavidjr17Subscribe Channel: Weather Location: Peoria, Illinois Thursday, Aug 16 , 12 at 8:57 PM

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Lightning struck our tree. 2 large scars can be seen on the tree. Bark chunks were blown up to 30 feet away from the tree. The near by street light was also affected by the lightning. The bulb blew up and the pressure sent the shade flying off the pole. Our telephone service was alos knocked out.

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