KATOOMBA, New South Wales — A powerful lightning strike hit Katoomba, New South Wales, on Monday, March 23, triggering a chain reaction that ignited a fire, caused trees to explode, and ruptured a gas and water main, blowing out nearby windows.
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According to Fire and Rescue New South Wales, crews from Katoomba and Leura arrived on the scene to find a footpath ablaze, gas seeping through the pavement, and a massive gum tree strewn across the roadway.
Firefighters managed to control the fire for roughly 90 minutes as gas and water services were turned off.
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The video captures the full impact of the strike, showing water gushing out amid the fire.
And you can even see the significant blow to the tree as it is completely shattered.
The agency highlighted in a Facebook post regarding the incident stating, “Wild weather can cause more damage than it looks. If you notice a gas smell or unusual bubbling near the ground after a storm, keep clear and call Triple Zero.”
