A family had a close call when a tree near their pool was struck by lightning. The incident occurred during storms on Thursday afternoon. Surveillance video shows a son taking a selfie with the dog moments before the lightning hit.

The family's children were home at the time. The tree was severely damaged, split into pieces. A son described a brief, blinding light and a loud sound like an explosion.

His sister was also affected, needing a moment to recover after seeing a huge bright light. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including an account from the family.