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Huge fireball lights up sky after 'explosion' in Oxfordshire

  • Witnesses in Oxford reported a huge fireball accompanied by a loud explosion, which was believed to be caused by a passing lightning storm.
  • The lightning strike resulted in power outages in the area, with some residents experiencing electricity loss all evening before it was restored.
  • The thunder and lightning storm, described as unbelievable and incredible, created a pulsating and strange sky in Oxford.
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Times of IndiaTimes of India

Oxfordshire explosion: Lightning strike causes massive explosion at food waste recycling plant; residents advised to stay at home

In response to the explosion, local authorities have issued safety instructions for residents in the affected areas.

2 months ago·India
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BBC NewsBBC News

Large explosion near Oxford

Images and video shared online appear to show the sky to the north-west of the city lit up.

2 months ago·United Kingdom
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The GuardianThe Guardian

Fire colours the horizon after lightning causes explosion at recycling plant – video

A lightning strike triggered a gas explosion at the Severn Trent Green Power facility at Cassington near Oxford in the UK, with eyewitnesses reporting hearing a loud bang and seeing a 'fireball' lighting up the sky. Emergency services attended the scene, with a representative from the facility telling the media that no one was injured in the incidentLightning strike causes huge explosion at Oxford recycling plant Continue reading...

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom
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The IndependentThe Independent

Huge fire lights up night sky after ‘explosion’ in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire is under a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom
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Daily ExpressDaily Express

Huge fireball over Oxford 'as large explosion heard'

Residents have been left baffled after many witnessed an 'explosion' over Oxford.

2 months ago·United Kingdom
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