A massive explosion reportedly rocked an oil refinery in Visakhapatnam, triggering a major fire and sending thick smoke across nearby areas.
A massive explosion reportedly occurred at an oil refinery in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, triggering a major fire at the facility on Monday.
Huge flames were seen billowing from the refinery, while thick plumes of smoke engulfed the surrounding area. The incident triggered panic among residents in nearby localities.
The explosion occured at HPCL facility in Visakhapatnam. Vizag police commissioner Shankabrata Baghci said, “A fire broke out in Vizag HPCL facility and there were no casualties.”
A massive fire broke out at an oil refinery in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, sending thick smoke and huge flames into the air.
The cause of the fire, extent of damage and any casualties are yet to be confirmed.
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The cause of the reported explosion is yet to be ascertained. Details regarding the extent of the damage and possible casualties are also awaited.
Further details are awaited.
Earlier today, a major fire broke out late at night at an IT company in Magnet Park, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, triggering panic among employees and people inside the corporate building. Nine people were hospitalised following the incident, with two reportedly in critical condition.
As the fire spread through the building, several people were seen jumping from the structure in an attempt to escape the flames and heavy smoke.
A similar incident was also reported from Kolkata, where fire broke out in a multi-storey building behind the historic Writers’ Buildings. The building — Lions Range — houses offices of multiple companies, but there has been no report of any casualty.
