VISAKHAPATNAM — A fire broke out at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) refinery in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on Monday night, November 2. The incident occurred at around 10 pm in the area of a pitch intermediate storage tank, prompting the refinery's fire and safety team to immediately activate emergency response measures.
The fire was brought under control, and no casualties or injuries were reported, HPCL said. The company also confirmed that all other operational units at the refinery remained safe. The Andhra Pradesh Fire Department assisted in the response, while the Revenue Divisional Officer visited the site and confirmed that the fire had been completely extinguished. Authorities said an inquiry would be conducted to establish the exact cause of the incident and examine compliance with industrial safety standards. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
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