A biogas tank at a food waste recycling plant in Oxfordshire exploded on Monday night following a lightning strike. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Firefighters have been inspecting the remains of the facility, which was left smoldering in the aftermath of the blast.
The explosion occurred at around 7:20 PM BST at a facility near Yarnton in Oxfordshire. It was caused by a lightning strike, which ignited the contents of the biogas tank. Flames could be seen from miles away, as firefighters rushed to the scene to tackle the blaze.
The plant converts food waste into biogas, which can then be used to generate electricity. It is not yet clear what the long-term impact of the explosion will be on the plant’s operations. An investigation into the incident has been launched, with experts working to determine how the lightning strike ignited the contents of the tank.
In a statement, the plant’s owners thanked the emergency services for their prompt response to the incident. They also confirmed that the site had been evacuated immediately following the explosion, and that all staff had been accounted for. It is not yet known when the plant will be fully operational again, or whether any jobs have been affected by the incident
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