| Time | 5 August 2022 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Extinguished itself |
| Location | Matanzas, Cuba |
| Coordinates | 23°04′28″N 81°32′16″W / 23.07444°N 81.53778°W |
| Type | Oil storage explosion |
| Cause | Lightning strike |
| Deaths | 17 Firefighters |
| Non-fatal injuries | 80–125 |
| Missing | 17 |
| Property damage | Unknown |
The Matanzas oil storage facility explosion was an explosion on 5 August 2022 of an oil storage facility in Matanzas, Cuba. It resulted in the death of at least one person, injuring 80 to 125 others, and leaving 17 firefighters missing. The explosion forced the evacuation of 4,900 people from the city, shut the local thermal power station, and sparked fears of an energy crisis in the country.