 Spectacular lightning was seen from downtown Ottawa and, when the storm was close enough, some pinkish colour was seen in the northern sky.In the Upper Gatineau north of the National Capital Region, several houses and cottages were damaged and scores of trees were snapped by winds in excess of 90 km/h (55 mph).Five campers were injured by fallen trees, caused by a microburst, while camping in Notre-Dame du Laus.