Sparks Fly As Wind Tears Off Roofing, Snaps Power Lines

On May 3, 2026, Linyi City, Shandong Province, China, was struck by severe convective weather. Strong winds tore off the metal roofing of a factory, carrying the sheets through the air until they became entangled in high-voltage power lines. The impact snapped the lines, causing a short circuit that erupted in a shower of sparks, resembling fireworks, accompanied by intense light and loud crackling sounds, creating a highly dangerous situation.