Fire breaks out at HPCL refinery in Visakhapatnam, explosion suspected

HYDERABAD: A fire broke out at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) refinery in Visakhapatnam, triggering panic among residents in surrounding areas. Thick smoke billowed from the refinery after the fire broke out. Residents rushed out of their homes after noticing the blaze. HPCL’s safety personnel rushed to the spot and assessed the situation. A […]HYDERABAD: A fire broke out at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) refinery in Visakhapatnam, triggering panic among residents in surrounding areas. Thick smoke billowed from the refinery after the fire broke out. Residents rushed out of their homes after noticing the blaze. HPCL's safety personnel rushed to the spot and assessed the situation. Explosion suspected as possible cause Officials suspect that an explosion may have triggered the fire. However, the exact cause of the incident remains unclear. Company authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances that led to the fire. ]]>