Lightning blamed for early morning tank fire north of Sidney

Lightning is believed to have sparked an oil tank fire north of Sidney early Tuesday morning. Firefighters battled the blaze for more than an hour. No injuries were reported.

June 9, 2026Updated: June 9, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Lightning blamed for early morning tank fire north of Sidney

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