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Old 08-25-2011, 06:18 AM
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Default So lightning hit my transformer last night v.no,notthatkind

it hit at about 730 and burned until almost around 9 even in the pouring rain. i sent the kids and wife to my in-laws immediately and stuck around for the fire department (who ultimately just waited til the rain put it out) and then stuck around for a while waiting on the power company. they never showed so I went to my in-laws to sleep. came back at 0415 (before gym) to lights on. i was pleasantly surprised that the power company already had it restored.

here are a few during and after pics. no decent pics of the fire because i didn't want to take my SLR out in the rain.





Old 08-25-2011, 07:22 AM
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need power to sleep?
Old 08-25-2011, 07:23 AM
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Bet you're glad you had guns. h:
Old 08-25-2011, 08:04 AM
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Old 08-25-2011, 08:29 AM
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Wow, pretty impressive. I suppose the good thing about it being lightning-caused is that it came with a helpful dose of rain to keep it from spreading.
Old 08-25-2011, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Draconius
Bet you're glad you had guns. h:
Actually yes.
Old 08-25-2011, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by k3ifers
need power to sleep?
When you're in south louisiana and you have two kids they need power to sleep.
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Originally Posted by k3ifers
need power to sleep?
In south Louisiana in August? Uh, hell yes.

And crazy. :eek4:
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Those things burn HOT when they catch.

cool pics.



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