Watch: Lightning strike in New South Wales causes fire, explodes tree, ruptures gas and water main

Name: Watch: Lightning strike in New South Wales causes fire, explodes tree, ruptures gas and water main
Uploaded: 2026-03-25T16:18:39Z
Duration: 48 s
Description: Watch as powerful lighting strike in Katoomba, New South Wales, sparks a fire, explodes a tree, ruptures a gas and water main, and even blows out nearby windows on Monday. Fire and Rescue NSW warned: avoid gas leaks and bubbling ground—report hazards immediately.

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Watch as powerful lighting strike in Katoomba, New South Wales, sparks a fire, explodes a tree, ruptures a gas and water main, and even blows out nearby windows on Monday. Fire and Rescue NSW warned: avoid gas leaks and bubbling ground—report hazards immediately.