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Lightning strike causes gas leak, water main break in North Palm Beach neighborhood
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· July 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the full report from CBS12, the source of this information.
A lightning strike has caused disruptions in a North Palm Beach neighborhood. The strike resulted in a gas leak and a break in the water main. This incident occurred on Sunday afternoon.
Details of the event are limited, but it is known that the lightning strike had a significant impact on the neighborhood's infrastructure. The gas leak and water main break are the reported consequences of the strike. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the full report from CBS12, the source of this information.
Further details may be available from this source.
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Category: local Published: July 26, 2026 Source: CBS12 Reading time: 1 min
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