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Jul 18, 2026
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Lightning hits homes on Vancouver Island as storm swept across region
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Lightning hits homes on Vancouver Island as storm swept across region
By Amy Judd Global News
Posted July 17, 2026 8:00 pm
1 min read
Thursday night's lightning storm made for a frightening near-disaster for one Vancouver Island family that felt the lightning hit.
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Thursday night’s lightning storm was especially jarring for a Vancouver Island family when their home was struck.
“Huge flash of light. Big ba…
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