Lightning Strike Ignites Small Fire on Utah Power Pole
A lightning strike was captured on camera in Richmond, Utah, hitting a power pole and igniting a small, quickly extinguished fire on Sunday evening. No injuries or significant damage were reported.
Salt Lake City, UT, August 24, 2026 —
RICHMOND, Utah – A lightning strike caused a small fire on a power pole in Richmond, Utah, on Sunday evening. The incident was captured on camera, showing the moment lightning hit the pole, igniting a brief blaze.
Emergency crews responded to the scene. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported as a result of the strike or the subsequent fire. Officials have stated that there was no significant damage to the power pole or surrounding infrastructure.
The exact time of the incident was not provided, but it occurred on Sunday evening. The location was identified as Richmond, Utah. The nature of the event was a direct lightning strike to a power pole.
Further details regarding the specific power company affected or the exact duration of the fire were not immediately available. However, authorities confirmed that the situation was resolved promptly with no lasting impact on the local power supply or public safety.
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