VISAKHAPATNAM: District Collector Vinay Chand on Wednesday has directed an inquiry and a five-member technical committee was constituted to probe the matter related to the fire accident at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) refinery in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday. The Committee which comprises experts in the field of oil and natural gas and engineers will analyze
Vizag refinery fire extinguished, operations normal: HPCL (Ld)
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Tue, May 25 2021 18:36 IST |
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Fire breaks out at HPCL Vizag refinery.. Image Source: IANS News
Visakhapatnam, May 25 : The Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) stated on Tuesday that the fire which broke out at its Vizag plant has been brought under control.
It also clarified that there are no casualties in the mishap that occurred at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
HPCL tweeted, A fire incident has occurred at one of the crude distilleries of HPCL s Visakha Refinery at 3 pm on 25th May 2021. Safety measures and firefighting was activated. The fire has been extinguished. There is no casualty or risk to public. Other refinery operations are normal.