Moment 'fireball' erupts from Midland home after 'lightning strike'

This is the terrifying moment lightning appears to strike a house in the Midlands, generating a huge explosion. CCTV footage captured the dramatic incident in Staffordshire.

A sudden flash of lightning erupts in the sky before a fireball erupts from the rooftop of a home, leaving a trail of smoke. The security camera captured the incident as thunderstorms rolled over the region, bringing thunder, lightning and heavy rain, reports StokeonTrentLive.

The emergency services scrambled to Bambury Street in the Longton area of Stoke-on-Trent, setting up a cordon and evacuating residents. During the 10-second clip, the sound from the apparent loud explosion can be heard echoing around the quiet neighbourhood.

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Firefighters were scrambled to the scene after the incident occurred shortly before 5.25pm. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said they expected to be at the scene for some time after a cordon went up.

Meanwhile neighbours from surrounding properties were evacuated after hearing 'a massive bang'. One witness said a motorist had stopped and told them the home's roof was 'on fire'.

Moment 'lightning' strikes home in Staffordshire
Moment 'lightning' strikes home in Staffordshire -Credit:StokeonTrentLive

It comes as a pub in the West Midlands was struck by lightning last night, forcing an evacuation. Emergency services responded to the incident at the Avion in Aldridge, Walsall.

The incident came at a time where the city was under a yellow warning for thunderstorms. Last night's condition saw around 1,700 homes across North Staffordshire left without power with scores of properties also witnessing problems with their water supplies.

A number of key roads were also left submerged after heavy rain. Today and a yellow warning for rain is in place while a flood warning and flood alerts are in place for parts of North Staffordshire.