These photos show the devastating damage caused to a home after it was struck by lightning.
Fire crews were called to Kestrel Lane in Warrington on Wednesday to reports of the lightning strike.
They found no signs of a fire on arrival, but the roof of the property had partially collapsed, reports Cheshire Live.
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Pictures released by Birchwood fire station show the extent of the damage, with a gaping hole in the roof, leaving the house open to the elements.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue said a number of neighbouring properties had blown electrics.
Thankfully, no one was injured during the incident.
A spokesperson for Birchwood fire station tweeted: "Crews attended a lightning strike on a property yesterday.
"Luckily no one was injured. The property suffered extensive damage and a number of other properties suffered blown electrics.
"Crews worked alongside other agencies to ensure all occupants and properties were safe."
A building inspector was called to the scene to check the safety of the home and neighbours properties were also checked.
Firefighters also isolated the electrics at the house.
It's not the only property to have been damaged during the storms, with a home also being struck by lightning in Halewood.
The roof of the house on Arncliffe Road burst into flames after the lightning strike as more than 20 fire fighters battled to bring it under control.
A spokesperson for Cheshire Fire and Rescue said: "At around 12.40pm firefighters were called to reports that a house had been struck by lightning on Kestrel Lane, Warrington.
"Firefighters attended the scene and found that there was no signs of any fire, but the building had been badly damaged by the lightning.
"A building inspector has been called to the scene to check the safety of the address and firefighters have checked a number of neighbouring properties.
"The crews have also isolated the electricity at the address."
