Loehr Lightning Protection Co., Inc.

08/17/2026

Mother Nature made several ⚡⚡⚡ house calls in Chesterfield County last night with severe thunderstorms sparking house fires.

According to media reports, lightning strikes sparked multiple structure fires in Chesterfield County, between 8 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 a.m., Monday morning, with crews from Chesterfield County Fire and EMS responding to 112 calls--most of them being storm-related.

Another reminder of how susceptible unprotected homes and structures are to nature's leading weather hazard. ⚡⚡⚡🌩

torms overnight Sunday into Monday prompted more than 100 calls to Chesterfield County Fire and EMS, a spokesperson confirmed Monday.

08/10/2026

According to friends at the African Centres for Lightning and Electromagnetics Network - ACLENet, an estimated 6,000 to 24,000 people are killed by lightning across the world, with many more injured.

While lightning only lasts a fraction of a second, the aftermath can last a lifetime. Unfortunately, these strike survivor stories are often left untold and many survivors struggle to find adequate medical care for their long-term injuries and debilitating disabilities.

Most lightning strike survivors have no visible scars, but their invisible injuries often go untreated.

07/22/2026

Hard to fathom why this historic church didn't have a code-compliant lightning protection system to safeguard it from nature's leading fire risk. A sad but important reminder of the important role that lightning protection systems (LPS) play in preserving and safeguarding our historic structures from Nature's leading fire risk.

Richmond fire investigators have confirmed the fire that destroyed the former Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Church Hill on Sunday was caused by a lightning strike.

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07/09/2026

This tragic lightning incident hit close to our home base. A single lightning strike ignited a devastating fire at this unprotected home earlier this week. Thankfully, the homeowner and pets were able to escape unharmed. Unfortunately, the destructive fire left the home uninhabitable.
Friends, this is why lightning protection systems are so important for keeping your loved ones safe and fortifying your most important investments against nature’s leading threat.

A Chesterfield County resident is without a home after lightning struck their house Monday evening, sparking a fire.

07/04/2026

Friends, we are sad to share news of another tragic lightning death in Florida. This is yet another reminder for all to RESPECT the ⚡ ⛈️ ⚡ threat! Also a reminder, that beach activities are now the second greatest cause of lightning deaths in the U.S.

When you see the storm, please respect the power to stay SAFE!

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. (WINK) — The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District is responding to a fatal lightning strike where one man was killed directly, along with three people who received various injuries while swimming in the Gulf.

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day, America! May the spirit of freedom, unity, and pride continue to light up our hearts and our nation. Let’s celebrate our 250 years of red, white, and blue with joy, gratitude, and hope for a lightning-bright future. ⚡⚡⚡⚡🤩

07/01/2026

COPE's educational publications provide risk-reduction education, child-focused initiatives, and community resilience. The Lightning adventure book highlights the key message: WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS! with engaging storytelling and practical disaster risk reduction lessons to help children learn how to stay safe before, during, and after a thunderstorm. ⚡⚡⚡

Visit the link watch COPE's short video and find out how you can download a copy of the Lightning book for the child/children in your life.

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06/29/2026

We're relieved to learn that the fire injuries were minor, but saddened to hear that the homeowners were left without an inhabitable home.
Unfortunately, there appears to be no media reporting of how code-compliant lightning protection (NFPA 780 LPS) can fortify homes to prevent these dangerous and destructive events.

LLP is always available to enlighten our friends in the media about the important safety benefits that lightning protection systems provide for families to fortifying their homes against nature's LEADING weather hazard.

Three firefighters were injured and two people are without a home after a lightning strike sparked a Richmond fire on Sunday, officials said.

06/28/2026

International Lightning Safety Day (ILSD), was initiated to commemorate a tragic lightning incident that occurred in Africa on June 28, 2011. The tragedy occurred at Runyanya Primary School in Uganda, where 18 children were killed and 38 others injured. This day is commemorated as a reminder of the need for safe and effective lightning protection, proactive lightning safety measures and improved lightning education in the world's most vulnerable communities.

LLP is proud to support and commemorate International Lightning Safety Day 2026. We also encourage communities everywhere to implement important measures like lightning safety education and standard-compliant lightning protection systems (LPS) to help mitigate the dangers posed by Mother Nature's leading weather peril. ⚡⚡🌩

Every year lightning kills thousands of people worldwide. International Lightning Safety Day , was initiated to not only call attention to the dangers of lightning, but to also spread awareness about the challenges related to lightning safety and lightning protection in developing countries. ⚡⚡⚡🌩

06/27/2026

Worried about lightning? ⚡️ ⛈️⚡️ Don’t be! We have solutions to keep your family safe and protect your most important asset from nature’s costly peril.

A Day 7 reminder that safety standard-compliant lightning protection systems (LPS) fortify homes and businesses against nature's leading weather threat. Got lightning? ⚡⚡⚡ Get Protected! 🏘👷‍♀️👷‍♂️

National Lightning Safety Council