TWO lightning strikes hit Potchefstroom in the JB Marks Municipality in the North West on Tuesday afternoon.
A girls' school and a residence in Potchefstroom were struck by lightning on Tuesday, 3 February.
Pictures and videos circulating on social media show a tree engulfed in flames. The incident was attended to by emergency services and volunteers.
However, JB Marks municipal spokeswoman Jeanette Tshite said the fire brigades responded to two lightning-related fire incidents reported between 5.38pm and 5.40pm on Tuesday, 3 February.
Tshite said the first incident occurred in OR Tambo Street, where a palm tree was struck by lightning.
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Minor damage was reported to a section of the roof of a nearby small structure, as well as to electrical cables on a pole adjacent to the tree.
She added that the second incident was reported along Beyers Naudé Drive, where lightning struck several trees.
No structural damage was reported at this location. No injuries were reported in either incident.
"The JB Marks Local Municipality urges residents to be cautious during adverse weather conditions. Residents should contact the JB Marks Local Municipality Disaster Management Centre for all emergencies on 078 803 1570," Tshite added.
