Lightning Strikes Brighton Oil Tank, Causes Fire

Tanks are empty, no injuries reported.

The Brighton Fire Rescue is responding to an oil tank fire after it was struck by lightning.

No injuries have been reported. The tanks have also been confirmed to be empty.

@BrightonFire on scene of oil fire on WCR 27/ WCR 4. WCR 27 is closed as crews work. #WCR27Fire pic.twitter.com/qc2ORUsv2B
— Brighton Fire Rescue (@BrightonFire) May 5, 2021

The South Adams County Fire Department is assisting with the fire.

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