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Fire at petrochemical plant in eastern India injures at least 20 people
Twelve fire engines battled the blaze as investigators examined a possible naphtha theft point and officials reported two critical injuries.
- In the early hours on Tuesday, a major fire broke out at a naphtha pipeline of Haldia Petrochemicals in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district, injuring more than 10 people.
- The blaze spread to residential structures in Chiranjibpur, Ward 13 of Haldia Municipality, as naphtha's highly flammable nature caused the flames to move rapidly through the area.
- Authorities deployed 12 fire tenders to contain the blaze, while the fire also damaged overhead Railway equipment and disrupted local train services in the region.
- Injured victims were shifted to Haldia Sub-Divisional Hospital, with Five later transferred to Tamluk Medical College and Hospital for advanced care; two remain in critical condition.
- Officials said, "The area has been secured, and firefighting operations are continuing. The exact cause of the incident will be known only after a detailed investigation." Emergency teams remain on-site.
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Major Fire at Petrochemical Plant in Eastern India Leaves at Least 20 Injured, Investigation Underway
At least 20 people were injured, including five who remain in critical condition, after a major fire erupted at a petrochemical facility in eastern India ... The post Major Fire at Petrochemical Plant in Eastern India Leaves at Least 20 Injured, Investigation Underway first appeared on [your]NEWS.
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