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Lightning Strikes Whangamatā Home | Auckland News
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- Jul 6, 2026
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- 69
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Summary
Lightning struck a Whangamatā home at 3:50 AM, tearing holes in walls, frying electronics, and even damaging the driveway car—though everyone inside escaped unharmed. Amid a storm that hammered the Coromandel, firefighters warn to treat all downed power lines as live and avoid damaged electrical gear. The house suffered major damage, with scorched outlets and a blown fuse box—a chilling reminder of nature’s raw power. Stay safe when the skies turn wild. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aa65b979dd26c42c