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Drone strike sparks massive blaze at Libya’s Zawiya refinery
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Samy Magdy, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from KSAT 12's source.
A drone strike has caused a massive fire at an oil facility in Libya. The attack occurred at the Zawiya oil refinery, located about 30 miles west of the capital Tripoli. A gasoline tank was hit, igniting a large blaze that burned through the night.
Firefighters are working to extinguish the remaining flames. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties. The attack is the latest in a series of incidents in the North African nation.
Further details about the incident are available from KSAT 12's source. The situation is still being monitored, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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