This from Martin Nowak:

This picture was taken by someone for me. During the storms on 4/17/2013 around 5 P.M. near the intersection of 77th Street and Roberts Road in Bridgeview, lightning struck a transformer.

 

transformer struck by lightning

Transformer fire in Bridgeview.

This from Larry Shapiro:

Buffalo Grove firefighters were called to 414 Manchester Court just before 3PM for a reported structure fire. An apparent lightning strike caused a fire on the building’s exterior that extended slightly into the second floor. Here are a few images from the scene.

 

Buffalo Grove Fire Department

A firefighter strips facia from a ladder. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove lightning strike

Damage was to the outside of the building. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove Fire Department

Engine 26 was first on the scene and had two lines off. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove Fire Department

Buffalo Grove Engine 26 on a hydrant. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove Fire Department

Buffalo Grove Quint 27 going to the roof. Larry Shapiro photo

Buffalo Grove lightning strike

Squad 26 and Tower 25. Larry Shapiro photo

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