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Lightning’s Hidden Fire in North Carolina | Wilmington News
A wildfire erupted in Shallotte, North Carolina, burning 300 acres—blamed on lightning by the Forest Service, though locals question it since no storms were recalled. Experts explain “holdover” fires, where lightning strikes smolder underground for days or weeks before exploding under extreme heat and drought. While theories of arson or fireworks swirl, evidence confirms lightning strikes occurred weeks prior. The fire’s rapid spread? Pure tinderbox conditions fueled by dry regrowth and wind. This isn’t the first time—NC’s history shows lightning fires that burn for weeks. Nature’s…
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