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Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk Jon Gambrell, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway At least 13 people were killed and dozens more were injured in the blast.
An explosion occurred at a natural gas export terminal in Qatar, resulting in a fire that caused multiple casualties. The incident happened as workers attempted to resume operations following a bombing by Iran. At least 13 people were killed and dozens more were injured in the blast.
The explosion took place at the Ras Laffan industrial area on Sunday night. Further details about the incident are available from international news sources. For more information on this developing story, readers can visit the website of KPRC 2 or Click2Houston for updates and additional coverage.
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Category: safety Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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