EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Residents in West El Paso found the aftermath of lightning striking near their home on Thursday, Aug. 28.
Video shows a palm tree on fire, along the intersection of Cortijo Drive and El Risco Street, after lightning struck it.
A child can be heard in the video saying, “It (thunder) was very loud,” and a woman answering, “I know, that was loud.”
The lit palm tree prompted El Paso Fire to respond.
A spokesperson with the department said no injuries were reported when extinguishing the fire.
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