Lightning, Fireworks, and Cancer | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

A firefighter from Alabama survived a lightning strike right after his daughter’s birthday party — likely a secondary bolt that may have saved him. It’s not his first brush with disaster: last Fourth of July, a firework exploded in his face, requiring stitches. Add to that his ongoing battle with cancer since 2021, through five rounds of chemo, and you’ve got a man who’s used up his luck… but still cracking jokes. His resilience in the face of absurd, life-threatening chaos is nothing short of inspiring. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…