Lightning strike causes explosion, evacuation, and power outages in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent.

On September 21, a lightning strike caused a significant explosion at a house on Bambury Street in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, leading to the evacuation of nearby residents. Emergency services cordoned off the area and responded to the scene around 5:25 PM. The incident occurred during a yellow thunderstorm warning, resulting in power outages for approximately 1,700 homes and disruptions to water supplies in North Staffordshire.