In Galați, a house under construction was completely burned down after being struck by lightning.

In the locality of Nărtești, Galați, a house under construction was struck by a ball lightning, causing a devastating fire. The house, with an area of 140 square meters, was completely burned down, and the flames also spread to a nearby annex. One person tried to extinguish the fire before the firefighters arrived but suffered burns to both hands and was transported to the hospital for medical care.

The firefighters intervened with two fire trucks and a tanker, battling the fire for several hours. In addition to the destruction of the home, goods such as furniture, appliances, and 3 tons of grain were burned. The wind contributed to the spread of the flames to a neighboring household, affecting a wall and annexes. The rains and storms in the area also caused damage in Galați, Brăila, and other counties.