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Major Fire Breaks Out at Hindustan Petroleum's Refinery in Visakhapatnam; Explosion Suspected
Fire crews contained the blaze as officials said no injuries were reported and damage will be assessed after a suspected explosion.
- On Monday night, a massive explosion and fire erupted at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited refinery in Visakhapatnam, sending flames soaring and thick smoke billowing over surrounding areas.
- The blaze broke out at the facility's Residue Upgradation Facility , where officials reported the fire produced particularly dense smoke due to the high viscosity of stored products.
- Vizag Police Commissioner Shankabrata Baghci confirmed the incident, stating, "A fire broke out in Vizag HPCL facility and there were no casualties."
- Firefighting teams were immediately pressed into service to contain the blaze, with authorities planning a comprehensive assessment of property damage for tomorrow.
- A September explosion at the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited in Karnataka resulted in one fatality and eight others wounded, providing comparison to the current incident.
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A major fire broke out at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) oil refinery in Visakhapatnam, India, causing disruption to residents of the surrounding areas.
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A Massive Explosion Occurred at the Visakhapatnam Oil Refinery, with Flames Visible From a Distance.
A massive explosion occurred at an oil refinery in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, followed by a massive fire. High flames and a thick plume of smoke were seen rising from the scene. The cause of the accident and the extent of injuries are not yet known.
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