Video: Lightning strike caused a massive explosion in Oxford, England

The images, shared by neighbors and users of the surrounding roads and shared on social networks, show an illuminated sky. The first report from the local media shows that the lightning strike in a digester tank filled with organic waste from a clean energy production company.

The company, based in Cassington, near Yarnton, said in a statement: “We can confirm that at around 7.20pm this afternoon a digester at the Cassington AD facility near YArnton, Oxfordshire, was struck by lightning, which ignited the biogas in the tank. “We are working with emergency services to secure the site and will provide further comment in due course.”

For its part, the Thames Valley Police He confirmed that officers had arrived on the scene. “Our officers are currently at the scene of a fire at a waste factory near Yarnton, Oxfordshire. “It is believed lightning struck gas containers at the site during bad weather this evening, causing a major fire.”

No injuries have been reported so far.

Source: El heraldo

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