An unusual incident shook the city of Oxford, United Kingdom, when… The biogas tank exploded due to a lightning strike. This event sparked A great fire lit up the night sky, Which led to a state of panic among residents, and a power outage in various areas.
The local police issued a statement on social media, specifically on the platform “It is believed that lightning struck gas containers at the site due to bad weather this afternoon, causing a major fire.” Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far as a result of this explosion.
The authorities maintain an active presence at the scene, and are coordinating the efforts of emergency services to ensure safety and control the situation.
The size of the explosion did not go unnoticed on social media, as it started quickly Video clips and photos taken from the road circulated showing the bright flash that preceded the explosionWhich happened around 8:00 pm local time.
Additionally, residents reported power outages in several nearby locations, including Witney, Burford, Chipping Norton and Milton-under-Wychwood.
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