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Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a storm, so if thunder roars, go indoors. If you’re inside, lightning threats are still possible.

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VIENNA, Va. (WUSA) - In a rare event, firefighters said a townhome was struck twice during a storm. “Caller advises the house was struck by lightning and the house is filling with smoke,” a ...

“It’s incredibly rare to have lightning strikes, especially that. Close together, residents in the area reported hearing five large loud thunder booms in the area,” he said.