Fire crews are revealing new details about what happened during the devastating September Lightning Complex Fire and how stretched resources were when the lightning storm swept across the state. Over a two-day period, 26,000 lightning strikes sparked 157 fires across California. Of the 157 fires, 21 of them made up the fast-moving September Lightning Complex fire, which tore through the town of Chinese Camp. | CBS13 CBS Sacramento

The Auckland Sky Tower has taken a direct hit from a lightning bolt this lunchtime. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for several areas in northern Auckland, including Rodney, Gulf and Albany. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in force for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato and Bay of Plenty. The storms are expected to include torrential downpours, with up to 40mm of rain falling in an hour, which can lead to slips and flash flooding. Wind gust

Caught on Dashcam: Massive Lightning Strike Blows a Transformer Right Next to Traffic! Driving in a storm is always risky, but imagine the shock of seeing the sky split and an intense bolt of lightning hitting a power line right in front of you! This dashcam captures the terrifying moment a transformer explodes in a brilliant, terrifying flash of light and sparks. The burst of blue light and subsequent smoke cloud is a stark reminder of nature's raw power. Thankfully, the cars at the intersectio