The unbelievable second a lightning bolt struck a pair's home leaving holes within the roof was captured by their Ring doorbell digital camera.

The pair had a fortunate escape because the freak climate struck their dwelling simply minutes after they left, destroying the roof, blowing up the boiler and frying the electrics.

The chimney was blasted solely off the roof and numerous holes left. Their automotive was additionally broken within the strike.

One of the owners, who did not wish to be named, stated: "We made a lucky escape.

"I can not think about what would have occurred to us if we might have nonetheless been inside.

"We're both still in shock. The damage is massive; there are three large holes in the roof, and structural damage around the door frames.

"We're unsure when the fuel and electrical energy will be reconnected as a result of the harm is so intensive.

"We probably have to move out and it could be weeks."

They added that the harm had even unfold to close by homes.

"Even our neighbour had damage to electrical equipment and the boiler from the same strike.

"Bricks from the chimney additionally fell on our automotive.

"It’s really hard to believe. All our friends find it hard to believe. Even the home insurance were asking if we're sure because it's so rare.

"The neighborhood are very caring and have actually helped us."

The fire brigade was called by neighbours in Chalgrove, Oxfordshire. The locals then gathered to help the beleaguered pair sort things out as best they could.

Jessica, who heard the strike from her home opposite, said: "There was an enormous bang and flash.

"We'd heard the thunder and not thought too much of it.

"But the bang was so loud I believed one thing might need been hit so went to look.

"It was scary: you just don't think it will happen."