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Residents displaced after quadplex explodes in Tulia
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk Kaitlin Zamora, Leah Jamieson , as published by KCBD News
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident took place on Monday night, according to the Tulia Fire Chief.
An explosion occurred at a quadplex in Tulia, located on South Austin Avenue. The incident took place on Monday night, according to the Tulia Fire Chief. The State Fire Marshals Office is now handling the investigation, and details are limited.
It is known that residents of the building were displaced as a result of the explosion. A fund has been established at First National Bank in Tulia for those who wish to donate to support the affected residents. Further information about the incident can be found through local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: KCBD News Reading time: 1 min
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