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Gas tanks explode at Oklahoma pipeline facility after lightning strike
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mario Gonzalez , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points For more information on the pipeline facility incident, readers can refer to the full report from KTSM 9 News. Officials have reported this information, but details of the incident are limited.
A pipeline facility in Oklahoma experienced a significant incident after being struck by lightning. The strike caused a fire and explosions at the facility.
At least three gas tanks were involved in the fire, with two of them exploding. Officials have reported this information, but details of the incident are limited.
For more information on the pipeline facility incident, readers can refer to the full report from KTSM 9 News.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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