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Lightning strike causes large gas explosion at Oxfordshire recycling plant

  • Lightning struck a biogas digester tank at a recycling plant near Oxford, England.
  • The lightning strike ignited the biogas, causing a large explosion and fireball.
  • The incident was captured on video, showing a bright flash and orange glow in the night sky.
  • No injuries have been reported but there was damage at the Severn Trent Green Power facility.
  • Emergency services responded to secure the site; the cause is under investigation.
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