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July 9, 1926
The Winslow Mail
Winslow, Navajo County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Fire lookout Randall Alexander was stunned by a lightning bolt striking his station at McFadden Peak in Tonto National Forest during an electrical storm last Wednesday. He recovered quickly and resumed duties. Storms have caused 18 fires in a ten-day period this year.
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Ranger Injured As
Bolt of Lightning
Hits Lookout Post
PHOENIX - Randall Alexander, fire lookout at McFadden peak in the Tonto National forest, was stunned last Wednesday during an electrical storm, when a bolt of lightning struck the lookout house and tower where he is stationed, according to information received here by T. T. Swift, supervisor of the forest.
The galvanized iron station and tower is equipped with lightning rods, but the bolt struck with sufficient force to stun the fire guard. He had practically recovered the next day and returned to his duties.
Electrical storms have been unusually frequent this year in the forest. 18 fires having been started in one ten-day period by lightning.
Bolt of Lightning
Hits Lookout Post
PHOENIX - Randall Alexander, fire lookout at McFadden peak in the Tonto National forest, was stunned last Wednesday during an electrical storm, when a bolt of lightning struck the lookout house and tower where he is stationed, according to information received here by T. T. Swift, supervisor of the forest.
The galvanized iron station and tower is equipped with lightning rods, but the bolt struck with sufficient force to stun the fire guard. He had practically recovered the next day and returned to his duties.
Electrical storms have been unusually frequent this year in the forest. 18 fires having been started in one ten-day period by lightning.
What sub-type of article is it?
Extraordinary Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Lightning Strike
Fire Lookout
Tonto National Forest
Electrical Storm
Ranger Injury
What entities or persons were involved?
Randall Alexander
T. T. Swift
Where did it happen?
Mcfadden Peak In The Tonto National Forest, Phoenix
Story Details
Key Persons
Randall Alexander
T. T. Swift
Location
Mcfadden Peak In The Tonto National Forest, Phoenix
Event Date
Last Wednesday
Story Details
Randall Alexander, a fire lookout, was stunned by a lightning bolt hitting his equipped station during a storm but recovered the next day and resumed work, amid frequent storms causing multiple fires.