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Originally Posted by jrref View Post
So lightning probably hit near by their homes and they got a lightning induced power surge. In order to protect your home from this you need a whole house surge protector such as the Eaton Ultra. Call Dave at Lake Deaton Electric he can advise you and your neighbors.
One house (the one I mentioned with the damages) definitely got hit by lightning directly. The fire dept. came to check out their house, right after the strike. They also posted photos of the spot where the lightning hit. They had lightning rods installed a week later.