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Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations
Summary by The Pearland 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 The incident took place in the Ras Laffan industrial area and caused a fire, killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens more.
An explosion occurred at a natural gas export terminal in Qatar, resulting in a significant loss of life. The blast happened on Sunday night as workers attempted to resume operations. The incident took place in the Ras Laffan industrial area and caused a fire, killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens more.
This event follows an earlier bombing of the terminal by Iran. Further details about the explosion and its aftermath are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, including potential impacts on the region.
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Category: safety Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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