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This could’ve ended up worse.
A South Carolina police officer caught the moment a lightning bolt struck a pole, resulting in a massive fireball.
The officer captured the moment through his police cruiser’s dashboard camera.
The Daily Caller had the full scoop on the explosion:
A police officer’s dash camera captured the moment lightning struck a pole off a highway Monday in South Carolina, causing it to erupt into a fireball.
A Mount Pleasant Police Department (MPPD) officer’s dash camera caught the lightning strike around 11:00 a.m., according to the department. The incident caused traffic issues and power outages.
The dash cam footage shows the police officer driving near an intersection on Highway 17. A lightning bolt can be seen striking a pole on the left side of the street, causing a bright flash before flames and smoke surround the pole. Powerlines on the other side of the road can be seen emitting sparks moments after.
“A bit too much excitement for a Monday!” the department said in the social media post.
Take a look:
A bit too much excitement for a Monday! The lightning strike caused our power outages and traffic delays. Fortunately, no one was injured, and @DominionEnergy responded quickly, restoring power and removing the downed wires. pic.twitter.com/PyieuiTG1K
— Mount Pleasant PD (@MountPleasantPD) August 11, 2025
Counton 2 News reported if there were any injuries from the strike:
A lightning strike was captured on an officer’s dashcam Monday as thunderstorms moved through the Mount Pleasant area.
The Mount Pleasant Police Department cruiser was traveling on Highway 17 near Shelmore Boulevard when lightning struck a utility pole.
The lightning strike and explosion knocked out power in the area and caused Highway 17 to close in both directions for several hours.
Police said no one was injured during the incident.
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