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Lightning strike
Tank battery fire
COURTESY PHOTO Ellinwood Fire was called out south of town at 12:33 p.m. Monday to battle a tank battery fire. The fire was caused by a lightning strike that destroyed one tank and caused slight damage to a second. The battery is located near SE 20 Road and 100 Ave. Ellinwood Fire Chief Spencer Proffitt reported that the fire was contained quickly and no injuries were reported.

COURTESY PHOTO

Ellinwood Fire was called out south of town at 12:33 p.m. Monday to battle a tank battery fire. The fire was caused by a lightning strike that destroyed one tank and caused slight damage to a second. The battery is located near SE 20 Road and 100 Ave. Ellinwood Fire Chief Spencer Proffitt reported that the fire was contained quickly and no injuries were reported.