People From Three Villages Evacuated, Safety Experts From ONGC's Indian Experts to Join Well Capping in Konaseema

ONGC gas well fire: Water to be diverted from Gudavalli Canal to tackle blaze

After a massive fire erupted at an ONGC gas well in Irusumanda village of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district on Monday, arrangements are being made to divert water from the Gudavalli canal to assist firefighting efforts as a part of the emergency operations.

People from three villages evacuated, safety experts from ONGC's Indian experts to join well capping in Konaseema

Over 600 people evacuated from three villages as ONGC safety experts join efforts to cap a gas well blowout.

ONGC Gas Leak Triggers Inferno in Andhra’s Konaseema, 600 Evacuated

Fire erupts at Mori-5 well during drilling operations; no casualties reported so far.

Konaseema Gas Blowout: Flames Subside By 90% At Mori-5 Site; Capping To Take A Week

KONASEEMA, ANDHRA PRADESH – The massive fire triggered by a natural gas blowout at ONGC’s Mori-5 drilling site has been significantly contained. District Collector Mahesh Kumar Ravirala confirmed on Tuesday evening, January 6, 2026, that the intensity of the flames has been reduced by 90%, with full containment expected within the next four to five days. The blowout occurred on Monday afternoon, January 5, at Irusumanda village during workover o…

Blowout continues at ONGC well in Andhra Pradesh

Crisis management teams of ONGC and firefighting personnel continued their efforts to control the blowout on the outskirts of Irusumanda village in Malikipuram Mandal.

Gas leak and fire at ONGC oil well trigger evacuation in Andhra village

Thick clouds of gas and smoke spread across Irusumanda and nearby areas, resembling dense fog and raising fears among residents.