Lightning rods (and the accompanying protection system) are designed to protect a house or building from a direct lightning strike and, in particular, a lightning-initiated fire. Note that lightning ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Every year, lightning strikes cause house fires, power surges, and costly property damage. It happened just last week in Ormond Beach — but the good news is, many of these impacts are ...

Scientists in the Emirates have developed a novel lightning mast layout that reportedly eliminates shading effect on PV panels. The proposed approach also addresses earth grid requirements under ...

A massive bolt of lightning struck the iconic Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, during heavy thunderstorms on Friday night. The strike occurred during rare and extreme weather affecting ...

A lightning strike during early morning thunderstorms ignited a fire at a two-story home in North Little Rock on May 6. Firefighters confirmed all occupants escaped unharmed, and no injuries were ...

A listed building consent application has been prepared for the installation of a lightning protection system at Kielder Castle in ...