2022.08.07 09:45 GMT+8

At least one killed after lightning sets fuel tank ablaze in Cuba

Updated 2022.08.07 09:45 GMT+8
CGTN

At least one person was killed and 121 injured after a lightning strike on August 5 sparked a massive fire at a crude oil storage warehouse in Matanzas, Cuba. A total of 17 firefighters are missing. The fire occurred at a time when the island, which has an outdated energy network and persistent fuel shortages, is facing mounting difficulties in meeting increased energy demands amid the severe summer heat.

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