Lightning Strikes Church in Carlstadt | New York City News

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

A church in Carlstadt, New Jersey, narrowly avoided disaster when a massive lightning strike hit just before 9 AM Thursday — sending sparks raining down and shaking nearby homes. Firefighters arrived to find smoke billowing from the roof and quickly contained the blaze, though the building suffered water damage from firefighting efforts. One firefighter was injured, but no one else was hurt. With heavy rain adding to the chaos, lightning is the leading suspect for the cause. The pastor says repairs are needed before services can resume — and everyone’s still reeling from that wild morning…