Gujarat: Blast At IOCL Refinery In Vadodara Triggers Massive Fire, Injured Workers Rushed To Hospital
A powerful blast at the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) refinery in Koyali, Vadodara, triggered a massive fire on Monday, leading to an evacuation of workers and the deployment of multiple firefighting units to control the blaze.
According to reports, the explosion occurred at the refinery’s naphtha tank, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky. Workers were seen evacuating the premises. The local administration swiftly mobilised 10 fire tenders to tackle the blaze, India TV reported.
According to reports, the explosion occurred at the refinery’s naphtha tank, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky. Workers were seen evacuating the premises. The local administration swiftly mobilised 10 fire tenders to tackle the blaze, India TV reported.
“Those who are injured have been shifted to the hospital for treatment. We will hold a meeting with refinery and fire officials to ensure that such incidents do not recur, and necessary steps will be taken. As per the latest updates, the fire is now under control,” Vaghela told the media, as per ABP Asmita.
Gujarat: Fire After Chemical Leak At Godown In Navsari Claims 3 Lives
This incident comes days after a tragic fire caused by a chemical leak claimed the lives of three workers and injured three others in Navsari district, Gujarat. The fire broke out on Saturday morning when workers were unloading chemical barrels from a truck at a godown in Devsar village, Billimoria taluka.
Deputy Superintendent of Police BV Gohil confirmed that five fire tenders from nearby talukas were deployed, and the blaze was eventually controlled, news agency PTI reported. Mamlatdar Jagdish Chaudhary explained that the fire was caused by chemicals leaking from one of the barrels.
