Lightning struck this white pine along Old Goshen Road on the night of September 1, knocking out power in the nearby house and many of the electronic devices, according to owner Paul Wagner. Situated at the highest part of the road, Wagner’s house had the power knocked out by a pair of lightning strikes two years ago as well. Believing that the corrugated metal roof protects his home, Wagner has no plans to install lightning rods—despite the three nearby strikes in two years.

Photo by Bruce Frisch.