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Video of lightning -struck tree burning is impressive

Author Bill GabbertPosted on Categories WildfireTags ,

This video of a lightning-struck tree burning is mesmerizing. Michael Bogan of the University of Arizona filmed it July 31 in Southern California near Big Bear Lake. The US Forest Service responded, Mr. Bogan said, and suppressed the fire.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.

3 thoughts on “Video of lightning -struck tree burning is impressive”

  1. Wow, great catch of the moment! Sad though a mature tree got burned and destroyed. I feel for the northern California which is under a lot of stress from the almighty nature.

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  2. I wouldn’t worry about it…there are some rocks around and a puddle…it won’t go anywhere…

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  3. What’s the big deal? Any “unskilled” person – like a Congress critter – could dropped this and stopped it’s spread, right?

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