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Assam Oil Facility Fire: CM Sonowal Urges Prompt Medical Care for Injured
✍️ BusinessLine
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 03:45 PM
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A fire broke out at an Oil India facility in Assam, injuring several workers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met the company's chief executive to demand immediate medical treatment for the wounded.
A blaze erupted at an Oil India refinery in Assam early on Thursday, engulfing part of the plant’s storage tanks and sparking concerns over environmental and safety protocols.
Firefighters contained the flames within hours, but the incident left at least five workers with burns and respiratory injuries. Medical teams were dispatched to the site, and the injured were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the facility and spoke directly with Oil India’s managing director. He urged the company to expedite medical care for the wounded and to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire.
Oil India has pledged to cooperate with state authorities and to review its safety measures to prevent future incidents. The Assam government has also announced a review of industrial safety standards across the state.
Firefighters contained the flames within hours, but the incident left at least five workers with burns and respiratory injuries. Medical teams were dispatched to the site, and the injured were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the facility and spoke directly with Oil India’s managing director. He urged the company to expedite medical care for the wounded and to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire.
Oil India has pledged to cooperate with state authorities and to review its safety measures to prevent future incidents. The Assam government has also announced a review of industrial safety standards across the state.