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Fire Breaks Out at Oil India’s ITF‑Tengakhat Facility in Assam
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🗓 07 Nov 2026, 10:17 AM
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A fire was reported at Oil India’s Integrated Test Facility in Tengakhat, Assam, prompting emergency response teams to contain the blaze.
Oil India confirmed that a fire erupted at its Integrated Test Facility (ITF) located in Tengakhat, Assam. The incident was first reported in the early hours of the day, and the blaze was quickly noticed by on‑site personnel.
Fire‑fighting squads from the company’s emergency unit, along with local fire services, were dispatched to the site. Teams worked to douse the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent storage areas and pipelines.
Preliminary assessments indicated that there were no injuries among workers or nearby residents. The facility’s production was temporarily halted as safety checks and damage assessments commenced.
Oil India released a brief statement saying that the cause of the fire is under investigation and that the company is cooperating with authorities to ensure a thorough inquiry. The firm assured stakeholders that it remains committed to safety and environmental standards.
The incident adds to a series of industrial safety challenges faced by the oil sector in the region, prompting calls for stricter monitoring and preventive measures.
Fire‑fighting squads from the company’s emergency unit, along with local fire services, were dispatched to the site. Teams worked to douse the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent storage areas and pipelines.
Preliminary assessments indicated that there were no injuries among workers or nearby residents. The facility’s production was temporarily halted as safety checks and damage assessments commenced.
Oil India released a brief statement saying that the cause of the fire is under investigation and that the company is cooperating with authorities to ensure a thorough inquiry. The firm assured stakeholders that it remains committed to safety and environmental standards.
The incident adds to a series of industrial safety challenges faced by the oil sector in the region, prompting calls for stricter monitoring and preventive measures.