On August 11, 2025, a lightning strike hit a power transformer in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, causing a large explosion and a towering fireball. The incident was captured on dashcam footage from a Mount Pleasant Police Department patrol car, showing the lightning strike, the explosion, and power lines blowing out on both sides of the road. The strike led to downed power lines, widespread power outages affecting several districts, and traffic disruptions in the area. Despite the dramatic visuals and the disruption caused, no injuries were reported. The event occurred amid stormy weather conditions, with thunderstorms moving through the region. Local authorities confirmed the power outages and traffic delays but indicated that no casualties had been reported.