Major explosion at HPCL refinery in Vizag; flames, thick smoke trigger panic (Screen grab: ITGD)

Blast at Visakhapatnam oil refinery sends flames soaring, thick smoke engulfs area

A major explosion was reported at an oil refinery in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with massive flames and thick smoke engulfing the area.

by · India Today

In Short

  • Flames and thick smoke seen at the site
  • Residents alarmed by the incident
  • Cause of explosion yet to be confirmed

A major explosion was reported at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) refinery in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, triggering alarm among residents in the surrounding areas.

Visuals from the site showed flames shooting high into the air, while thick plumes of smoke engulfed the area. Residents were left alarmed as the fire raged at the refinery.

Blast at Visakhapatnam oil refinery sends flames soaring, thick smoke engulfs area

Further details, including the cause of the explosion and whether anyone was injured, are awaited.

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