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Assam Oil India Fire: Death Toll Rises to 2, 5 Workers Critical
✍️ NDTV
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 12:49 PM
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The death toll from a fire at the Oil India facility in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh, has risen to two, with five others in critical condition.
The death toll from a fire at the Oil India plant in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh, Assam, has increased to two. The incident occurred on Friday when a fire broke out at the Indirect Bath Heater (IDBH) located within the Intermediate Tank Farm (ITF) section of the facility.
In addition to the fatalities, five individuals have been reported as injured and are currently being treated in critical condition. The fire, which originated in the heating unit of the tank farm, has raised concerns regarding industrial safety protocols at the site.
Local authorities and emergency response teams were deployed to the scene immediately after the fire was reported. The specific cause of the fire is yet to be determined, with investigations likely to follow to assess the extent of the damage and the circumstances leading to the incident.
The event has drawn attention to the operational safety standards at the Tengakhat facility, a significant hub for oil operations in the northeastern region of India.
In addition to the fatalities, five individuals have been reported as injured and are currently being treated in critical condition. The fire, which originated in the heating unit of the tank farm, has raised concerns regarding industrial safety protocols at the site.
Local authorities and emergency response teams were deployed to the scene immediately after the fire was reported. The specific cause of the fire is yet to be determined, with investigations likely to follow to assess the extent of the damage and the circumstances leading to the incident.
The event has drawn attention to the operational safety standards at the Tengakhat facility, a significant hub for oil operations in the northeastern region of India.