Standing on my deck looking across the river I multiple flashes that were super bright and unform. Very short lived.Saw 4-5 bright flashes or balls of Fire. Few others saw but some as far South as Harrisburg. Then 6-7 minutes later a couple of explosions but they were 6-8 minutes later and didn't seem connected. The light flashes were almost parallel and spread across the sky. Wasn't typical heat lightning nor a lightning strike. I have never before seen ANYTHING before quite like it.