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Lightning strikes 2-family home in Bay Shore, Long Island: officials

ABC7 New York and WCVB Boston (Hearst) describe the same event in different terms.

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As of November 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened The Bay Shore Fire Department said lightning struck the rear roof and bedroom window, causing minor damage to a home in Bay Shore.
The headline split ABC7 New York frames it as "Lightning strikes 2-family home in Bay Shore, Long Island: officials". WCVB Boston (Hearst) frames it as "Lightning strikes tree, sparks 3-alarm fire at Abington home".
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CenterLightning strikes 2-family home in Bay Shore, Long Island: officials

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Nov 6, 6:45 PM

Lightning strikes 2-family home in Bay Shore, Long Island: officials

The Bay Shore Fire Department said lightning struck the rear roof and bedroom window, causing minor damage to a home in Bay Shore.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Nov 6, 6:29 PM

Lightning strikes tree, sparks 3-alarm fire at Abington home

Firefighters battled a three-alarm fire early Friday at a home in Abington, Massachusetts, after lightning struck a tree behind the residence, officials said.

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Nov 6, 6:29 PM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Nov 6, 6:45 PM: ABC7 New York joined the source map.

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