A Norfolk Island pine at Kiama was struck by lightning on Tuesday afternoon.
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The tree, adjacent the Terralong and Manning streets roundabout, was left with a visible scar.
Kiama Council has called in an arborist to inspect the tree, which will include examining damage at the top.
A nearby pine was also struck by lightning in recent years, and the top had to be removed.
The tree has been cordoned off as a safety measure and people are asked not come inside the barrier to examine the damage or take photos.
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Glen Humphries
I'm an award-winning senior journalist with the Illawarra Mercury and have well over two decades' worth of experience in newspapers. I cover the three local councils in the Illawarra for the Mercury, state and federal politics, as well as writing for the TV guide. If I'm not writing, I'm reading.
I'm an award-winning senior journalist with the Illawarra Mercury and have well over two decades' worth of experience in newspapers. I cover the three local councils in the Illawarra for the Mercury, state and federal politics, as well as writing for the TV guide. If I'm not writing, I'm reading.
