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Posted 6:53 PM 7/18/2012 : Rockport Tank Fire Sparked by Lightning

ROCKPORT, Texas - A lightning strike is believed to be what caused a tank fire on FM 1781 about a mile and a half north of Rockport near the Aransas County Airport.

It happened around 11:20 this morning on property owned by Derrick Construction.

We're told lightning struck one tank

Posted 3:13 PM 7/18/2012 : Lightning Strike Blamed for Rockport Oil Tank Fire

ROCKPORT - A lightning strike is believed to be the cause of a petroleum tank fire at a property on FM 1781 about a mile and a half north of Rockport near the Aransas County Airport.

It happened around 11:20 this morning. Thick black smoke and flames could be seen coming from 2 or 3 tanks

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