Teen using computer shocked by electrical current after lightning strikes house: Authorities
A 13-year-old boy was injured after lightning struck his Texas home and the electrical current traveled through the home's wiring, shocking him while he used a computer, according to authorities.
The incident occurred Tuesday in Cypress, a Houston suburb. The electrical current caused a small fire in the home's attic, in addition to injuring the boy, according to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman.
The teen was playing video games on his computer when the strike occurred.
"I felt a shock go through my whole body and I saw a super bright white light then I quickly jolted back and I was super dizzy and confused," the teen, Vladyslav Skuridin, said in a statement to ABC News provided through his mother on Wednesday. "Also, I kind of just started screaming because there was a super loud boom that made my ears hurt and pop."
The teen was evaluated by emergency medical services personnel at the scene and was not transported to a hospital, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office.
His mother, Yuliia Skuridina, told ABC News that her son has a pattern on his chest following the shock though he is "feeling good." She said they plan to get him checked out by a doctor to ensure he's OK.
The house has damage on the roof consistent with a lightning strike, Skuridina said. In addition to the small fire in the attic, the gas pipe and multiple appliances broke, she said.
The Cypress Creek Fire Department also responded to the home, authorities said.
The investigation remains ongoing, Herman said.
The forecast for the Houston area on Tuesday called for isolated thunderstorms and showers.
Herman issued a safety warning following the incident, saying in a statement, "During thunderstorms, avoid using corded electronics and stay away from electrical wiring and plumbing, as lightning can travel through a home's electrical system."
