UK battered with biblical thunderstorms as lightning strikes spark house fire after week of record-breaking temps

Dramatic thunderstorms have hit the UK, with lightning sparking a house fire amid a series of severe storms. This comes after a week of record-breaking temperatures that broke the June heat record. As the intense heatwave eases, the sudden drop in temperatures and the dramatic weather shift underscore the volatile nature of the UK's climate. This incident highlights the potential dangers posed by extreme weather, even as conditions shift from extreme heat to severe storms.