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HPCL Vizag Refinery Suffers Midnight Fire After Pitch Tank Explosion, No Injuries
✍️ Republic World
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 11:42 AM
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At midnight, a blast at HPCL's Vizag refinery set a pitch tank ablaze, but emergency crews contained the fire with no casualties reported.
At midnight, a blast at HPCL's Vizag refinery ignited a pitch tank, triggering a fire that spread across the storage area.
Firefighters from the refinery and local emergency services responded immediately, using water and foam to suppress the flames.
All safety protocols were activated and the incident was contained within a short time, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
HPCL has announced an investigation into the cause of the blast and is cooperating with authorities to ensure no further incidents occur.
Firefighters from the refinery and local emergency services responded immediately, using water and foam to suppress the flames.
All safety protocols were activated and the incident was contained within a short time, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
HPCL has announced an investigation into the cause of the blast and is cooperating with authorities to ensure no further incidents occur.