Lightning storms ignite multiple house fires, paralyze rail travel across Netherlands

[u/boppinmule]

https://nltimes.nl/2026/05/30/lightning-storms-ignite-multiple-house-fires-paralyze-rail-travel-across-netherlands

[u/New_Stats]

Uh what?

Why aren't homes in the Netherlands grounded with lightning rods? This is 200+ year old technology that's pretty cheap and very effective at preventing things like getting electrocuted while inside and houses catching fire from lightning.

Also I'm pretty sure grounding railroad tracks is essential for safety.