Which fuel depot was struck by lightning, and what specific product caught fire?

Explorer Pipeline’s Glenpool tank farm outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was struck by lightning early Monday, igniting three tanks of natural gasoline.

Why is the Glenpool tank farm considered critical to US fuel supply, and what is its storage and transport capacity?

The Glenpool tank farm is a critical storage hub on Explorer’s 1,800-mile pipeline system that transports gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel across the Midwest, Oklahoma, and Texas; it can store approximately 3.4 million barrels of fuel across more than 30 tanks, with Explorer’s southern system shipping 660,000 barrels daily and its northern system transporting 450,000 barrels daily.

Lightning Sparks Fire at Massive US Fuel Depot on Key Pipeline System

Aug 17, 2026

Lightning ignited three natural gasoline tanks at Explorer Pipeline’s critical Oklahoma depot, threatening supplies on a major US fuel network. The fire risks short-term disruptions to the tight US fuel market as Phillips 66 halts adjacent operations.

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2026-08-17

Lightning Sparks Fire at Massive US Fuel Depot on Key Pipeline System

Lightning Sparks Fire at Massive US Fuel Depot on Key Pipeline System

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