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Economic Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Lightning strike turns transformer into fireball in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; Strom Erin developing into first hurricane of 2025
Mount Pleasant transformer on fire after lightning strike A massive storm wreaked havoc in South Carolina, leaving thousands of people without electricity as it ripped power lines in several areas of the southeastern states of the United States of America. The storm was accompanied by lightning, one of which hit a power transformer resulting in a fireball and explosion as vehicles passed it. The video of the lightning strike and the resultant fireball was captured by a Mount Pleasant Police Department car dashcam. "A bit too much excitement for a Monday! The lightning strike caused our power outages and traffic delays. Fortunately, no one was injured, and @DominionEnergy responded quickly, restoring power and removing the downed wires," the police department posted on its X handle. — MountPleasantPD (@MountPleasantPD) The dashcam video shows lighting striking the power transformer as heavy rains lash the area. Cars and trucks are seen whizzing past as the transformer turns into a fireball on the west of the road while the powerline on the east also erupts into a blaze. Mount Pleasant, the fourth-most populous city in South Carolina, lies in Charleston County which is nestled in the Lowcountry region of the electricity to nearly 3.6 million homes and business establishments across three states - Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, Dominion Energy is headquartered in Richmond, Va. The company also supplies regulated natural gas service to 500,000 customers in South Carolina. According to information on the company's website, it is one of America's leading developers and operators of regulated offshore wind and solar power and the largest producer of carbon-free electricity in New England. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Erin is gaining strength in the Atlantic, according to AccuWeather meteorologists. The storm is on course to become the first hurricane of the North American 2025 season, weeks before the normal onset of the hurricane season in the Atlantic. Storm Erin will also become the first to make landfall in continental US in started forming off the western African coast, and is not gathering momentum as it moves across the Atlantic Ocean and nears the Caribbean and US mainland. The storm can be categorised as a hurricane by August 13. It can develop into a category 3 hurricane by August 16.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Lightning strike in South Carolina turns utility pole into fireball; dashcam video leaves internet stunned
A terrifying lightning strike in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, has been caught on a police dashcam, showing the exact moment, a utility pole exploded into a fireball during a thunderstorm. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The incident, which occurred in broad daylight, caused widespread power outages and traffic delays but, thankfully, resulted in no injuries. The Mount Pleasant Police Department posted the footage on social media, where it quickly went viral, sparking amazement, shock, and discussions about the dangers of severe weather. Lightning strike sets utility pole on fire in Mount Pleasant, caught on dashcam The short clip begins with a rain-soaked highway scene, where vehicles are moving cautiously under dark, stormy skies. Suddenly, a blinding bolt of lightning strikes a utility pole with tremendous force. Within a split second, the top of the pole erupts into a massive ball of fire, illuminating the surroundings as if it were night turning into day. The fiery glow is followed by an immediate plunge back into darkness, and then smoke begins rising from the site of the strike. The scene is both visually stunning and deeply unsettling, showing the raw and unpredictable power of nature. Lightning strike in Mount Pleasant causes road closures and power outages According to the police department, the incident happened around 11 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 17 and Shelmore Boulevard in Mount Pleasant. The lightning strike brought down live electrical wires, forcing officers to shut down multiple intersections and redirect traffic. More than a dozen officers and community service officers (CSOs) were deployed to control traffic flow at seven different intersections for nearly three hours. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now How lightning strike can cause utility poles to explode Lightning carries an extremely high voltage — often exceeding 300 million volts — and can heat the air it passes through to around 30,000 Kelvin (five times hotter than the Sun's surface). When such intense electrical energy strikes a utility pole: Surge of current — The lightning flows into the power lines, creating a sudden surge. Instant overheating — Electrical components like transformers or insulators can overheat within milliseconds. Arc flash — The electrical discharge creates a plasma explosion, often appearing as a fireball. Combustion of materials — Wood poles, insulation, or plastic casings can ignite, producing the dramatic flames seen in the video. This combination of factors explains why the Mount Pleasant pole turned into a fireball on impact. The Mount Pleasant Police Department praised Dominion Energy for its swift response in removing the downed wires and restoring power to affected areas. 'A bit too much excitement for a Monday! Fortunately, no one was injured, and Dominion Energy responded quickly,' the department wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Social media reacts to the lightning strike in South Carolina The video triggered a flood of comments online, ranging from shock to humor: 'Oh my gosh, that is absolutely insane!' 'Shocking, positively shocking.' 'What movie is this?' Some residents thanked the police for raising awareness about storm-related dangers, while others expressed relief that no injuries were reported. Lightning safety reminders While this incident ended without harm, lightning remains one of nature's most dangerous forces. Experts recommend the following safety precautions during thunderstorms: Seek shelter indoors or inside a vehicle. Avoid tall objects, open fields, and water bodies. Stay away from windows and unplug electronics to prevent power surge damage. Also Read |
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Wisconsin driver arrested for 4th OWI after early morning vehicle crash
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. (WFRV) – A driver was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) for the fourth time following a crash early Saturday morning, according to the Mount Pleasant Police Department. A Facebook post from the department says the incident occurred just after 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3rd, at the intersection of State Highway 31 (N. Green Bay Road) and Northwestern Avenue (STH 83). Emergency crews from the Mount Pleasant Police Department and South Shore Fire Department responded to the scene. Man wanted in Wisconsin arrested in Chicago for fatal New Year's Eve crash Police say the vehicle was traveling westbound on Northwestern Avenue when it crashed into a traffic signal on the northwest corner of the intersection. The car sustained heavy front-end damage. The driver reportedly suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. Authorities later arrested the individual for their 4th OWI offense. The vehicle was towed, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation was called to access the damage to the traffic signal. The accident remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
Mount Pleasant crash; driver injured, arrested for OWI 4th offense
The Brief A driver was injured and later arrested after a crash in Mount Pleasant early Saturday morning, May 3, 2025. Police say the driver crashed the vehicle into a light pole. The driver was arrested for OWI-4th offense. MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. - A driver was taken to the hospital and later arrested after an overnight crash in Mount Pleasant. According to the Mount Pleasant Police Department, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at about 2:38 a.m., police responded to the area of State Highway 31 and State Highway 38 for a reported crash. The vehicle had crashed into a traffic standard (a stoplight pole). FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Upon arrival, officers found one vehicle with heavy front-end damage on the northwest corner of the intersection. During the investigation, it was revealed that the crashed vehicle was headed westbound on State Highway 38 (Northwestern Ave), striking the traffic standard. The driver sustained moderate, but not life-threatening injuries. He was removed from the vehicle by South Shore Rescue personnel and taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police say the driver exhibited signs of impairment and was also arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated-4th offense. The vehicle was towed from the scene and WisDOT was contacted to inspect the damaged traffic standard. The Source The Mount Pleasant Police Department sent FOX6 the information.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Sullivan's Island hit-and-run: Suspect captured after allegedly running down adult, two kids in beach town
A manhunt involving drones, helicopters and door-to-door checks has ended in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, after police said a man mowed down a parent and two children outside a Presbyterian church Thursday and took off. Justin Collin Adams was found and arrested Thursday night, according to the Mount Pleasant Police Department. He was wanted for the hit-and-run, according to the Sullivan's Island Police Department. Hegseth Sends Strong Message To Iran And Houthis: 'You Will Pay' Sullivan's Island Police Department Chief Glenn Meadows said a car pulled into Sunrise Presbyterian Church just before 1 p.m. and hit a parent and two children. The adult and one child were taken to the hospital in stable condition, Meadows said. The other child was treated at the scene and released to another parent. Read On The Fox News App Authorities would not confirm if the crash was intentional. $70M Navy F-18 Fighter Jet Falls Into Red Sea Off The Uss Harry S Truman However, they confirmed the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), Department of Natural Resources (DNR), U.S. Marshals Service and others are "offering support." Officials said to stay inside as grid searches were being performed. Navy Deploys Another Houthi-fighting Warship To New Us Southern Border Mission FBI Columbia said it is providing assistance to local authorities, noting it "often support[s] our partners in these incidents." Isle of Palms Police and Mount Pleasant Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. NCIS officials declined Fox News Digital's request for article source: Sullivan's Island hit-and-run: Suspect captured after allegedly running down adult, two kids in beach town
