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Major Fire Breaks Out at HPCL Visakhapatnam Refinery, Sparks Panic
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 11:38 AM
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A major fire erupted at the HPCL refinery in Visakhapatnam, causing panic among workers and prompting an emergency response.
Earlier today, a major fire broke out at the HPCL refinery in Visakhapatnam, triggering panic among personnel on site.
The refinery, operated by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, is a key facility in the region’s oil and gas sector.
Fire and rescue teams responded swiftly, evacuating workers to designated safety zones while assessing the extent of the blaze.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident and have not yet released detailed information on damage or operational impact.
The refinery, operated by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, is a key facility in the region’s oil and gas sector.
Fire and rescue teams responded swiftly, evacuating workers to designated safety zones while assessing the extent of the blaze.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident and have not yet released detailed information on damage or operational impact.