A bit too much excitement for a Monday! The lightning strike caused our power outages and traffic delays. Fortunately, no one was injured, and @DominionEnergy responded quickly, restoring power and removing the downed wires. pic.twitter.com/PyieuiTG1K— Mount Pleasant PD (@MountPleasantPD) August 11, 2025
Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A South Carolina police officer's dashboard camera recorded the moment lightning struck a utility pole, causing a small explosion and power outages, but no injuries.
The Mount Pleasant Police Department shared dashcam footage on social media showing the moment lightning struck a utility pole in the city, sparking a small explosion and a fire.
"The lightning strike caused our power outages and traffic delays," the post said.
Dominion Energy workers were able to quickly restore power and remove the downed wires.
