FIRE crews from Tadley have been called out to a lightning strike this evening.
Parts of Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey saw torrential rain and thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon after a week's worth of sunshine and sweltering temperatures finally broke down.
The results were spectacular - with several lightning flashes and rumbles of thunder, accompanied with hammering rain and windy conditions.
And one lightning strike in Mortimer caused damage to an Oak Tree.
Two hose reel jets were needed to extinguish a fire, which spread to adjoining hedgerow, whilst the tree was snapped in half.
Commenting on the incident, Tadley Fire Station said: "The power of mother nature is something to behold."
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