With temperatures exceeding 15,000 degrees F, lightning is a well-known cause of grass, building, and forest fires -- it has also set fire to autos, boats, and buried gas pipes. Lightning's intense heat poses a serious risk to property and a safety risk to building occupants.
Most lightning-caused fires occur June through August and in the late afternoon and evening. To help prevent building fires and property damage from lightning strikes:
A lightning strike sets gas line on fire.
Brick building damaged by lightning strike.
If a major thunderstorm storm or hurricane is imminent:
If you know or suspect that your facility has been struck by lightning:
Contact your CIRMA Risk Management Consultant to learn more about our risk management programs.