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Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Jon Gambrell, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident took place at the Ras Laffan industrial area and caused a fire, with at least 13 people confirmed dead and dozens more injured.
An explosion occurred at a natural gas export terminal in Qatar, resulting in a significant loss of life. The blast happened as workers attempted to resume operations following an earlier bombing by Iran. The incident took place at the Ras Laffan industrial area and caused a fire, with at least 13 people confirmed dead and dozens more injured.
Further details about the explosion and its impact are available from KSAT 12's source, providing more information on the incident and its potential consequences.
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Category: safety Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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