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Gray skies turn bright yellow after lightning strike causes gas tanks to explode in Oklahoma

Lightning struck a natural gas tank south of Tulsa, Oklahoma, sparking a massive fire that spread to nearby tanks. Jason Allen has new developments.

Published August 17, 2026, 11:45 PM

Updated August 18, 2026, 12:19 AM1.4K

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Gray skies turn bright yellow after lightning strike causes gas tanks to explode in Oklahoma

Lightning struck a natural gas tank south of Tulsa, Oklahoma, sparking a massive fire that spread to nearby tanks. Jason Allen has new developments.

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Gray skies turn bright yellow after lightning strike causes gas tanks to explode in Oklahoma

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