Cuban authorities say lightning struck a crude oil storage tank at the base, sparking a fire that sparked four explosions that injured more than 121 people, one person dead and 17 missing. A fire in Matanzas, Cuba sparked a massive black cloud of smoke and left several firefighters missing on Saturday. AdvertisementConditions were still too dangerous to mount a search for the missing firefighters, officials said. Workers of Cuban Petroleum (CUPET) look at the black smoke near the fire at oil tanks in Matanzas, Cuba. “We hope that more support will arrive soon, such as chemical material.”People look at the black smoke above the oil storage facility site in Matanzas, Cuba on Saturday.

Source: Huffington Post August 07, 2022 21:38 UTC