Firefighter father struck by lightning in Alabama exactly one year after firework exploded in his face: ‘Lucky to be here’
US News Firefighter father struck by lightning in Alabama exactly one year after firework exploded in his face: ‘Lucky to be here’ By Ella Morrison Published July 10, 2026, 7:08 p.m. Add The New York Post on Google A firefighter in Alabama is counting his lucky stars after he survived being struck by lightning on Sunday — exactly one year after he walked away with minor injuries when a firework exploded in his face. James Lawley was celebrating his daughter’s birthday on Sunday when conditions deteriorated as storms began to roll over Cullman County, WVTM 13 reported.
- ▪US News Firefighter father struck by lightning in Alabama exactly one year after firework exploded in his face: ‘Lucky to be here’ By Ella Morrison Published July 10, 2026, 7:08 p.m.
- ▪Add The New York Post on Google A firefighter in Alabama is counting his lucky stars after he survived being struck by lightning on Sunday — exactly one year after he walked away with minor injuries when a firework exploded in his face.
- ▪James Lawley was celebrating his daughter’s birthday on Sunday when conditions deteriorated as storms began to roll over Cullman County, WVTM 13 reported.
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