Lightning Strikes Gas Line in Bartlett | Chicago News

A lightning strike in Bartlett didn’t just zap a tree—it blew open an underground gas line, turning the tree into a flaming torch. Firefighters raced to the scene at 10:35 PM, contained the blaze to the tree, and thankfully no one was hurt or homes damaged. Nicor shut off the gas before 3 AM, ending the fiery show. Rare, dramatic, and a reminder of nature’s raw power. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/70421087d74a73c2