Separate lightning strikes spark fires at Cranbury library, Red Bank Volvo dealership

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Nov 13, 2026
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over there where the fields are more open.
I haven't seen anything like this in years.
Like, I guess the last time you could see anything like this
was Hurricane Sandy.
Chesterfield's mayor says the crews are responding to flooding,
plus wires and trees that are down.
And the Cranberry Public Library will be closed today after
the roof was struck by lightning, sparking a fire there.
Firefighters did get it under control before
the flames did reach the inside.
Crews did cover up the bookcases
and they moved computers out of harm's way.
There is some water damage to the floor, but no one was hurt.
A lightning strike in Red Bank is said
to spark a fire at a Volvo dealership.
It's forced to shut down this morning, and you can see why.
Look at all that damage here on Newman Springs Road.
It was around noon yesterday.
Several departments from around the county worked to put it out.
No word on any injuries.
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