Tree hit by lightning strike causes transformer to explode in Queens

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DOUGLASTON, Queens (PIX11) – A tree that was struck by lightning caused a transformer to explode in Queens on Monday morning amid an intense coastal storm.

The tree fell over during high winds around 4 a.m. in Douglaston.

A live power line was left dangling after the incident.

A tree also came crashing down onto a house on 170th Street and 41st Avenue in Murray Hill. No injuries were reported in that incident.

The coastal storm brought heavy rain, wind and flooding to the tri-state area overnight into Monday morning. PIX11 Meteorologist Chris Cimino said the last of the rain is expected to leave the tri-state area by 2 p.m.

Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here.

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