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Fire Breaks Out at HPCL Visakhapatnam Refinery, No Casualties
✍️ CNBC TV18
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 01:45 AM
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A fire erupted at the HPCL refinery in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, but authorities confirmed no injuries or fatalities.
A blaze broke out at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) refinery in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday evening.
Firefighters and refinery staff responded quickly, and the fire was brought under control within a few hours.
The incident caused no injuries or deaths, and there were no reports of environmental damage.
Investigators are examining the cause of the fire, but no definitive reason has been released yet.
The Visakhapatnam refinery is one of India’s major oil refining units, and the incident has prompted a review of safety protocols.
Firefighters and refinery staff responded quickly, and the fire was brought under control within a few hours.
The incident caused no injuries or deaths, and there were no reports of environmental damage.
Investigators are examining the cause of the fire, but no definitive reason has been released yet.
The Visakhapatnam refinery is one of India’s major oil refining units, and the incident has prompted a review of safety protocols.