Lightning — Caldwell, North Carolina
2008-06-27 · near Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina
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Injuries
Event narrative
Eight firefighters working to contain a wildfire were treated for burns when lightning struck nearby.
Wider weather episode
Scattered severe storms affected western North Carolina during the afternoon and evening hours.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 121545. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.