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Lightning strike sparks oil tank fire near Henderson

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HENDERSON, TX (KLTV) -

A lightning strike sparked an oil tank fire early Sunday morning just south of Henderson.

Officials confirm that the Henderson Fire Department responded to an oil tank that had caught fire located off of Highway 79 early Sunday as the result of a lightning strike.

Fire crews responded to the scene and we are able to safely contain the fire.

No injuries were reported in this fire.

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