Visakhapatnam refinery hit by major fire near oil tank
Times of India
What the coverage says
A major fire broke out on Monday evening at the Visakh Refinery operated by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. According to the Times of India, the flames erupted near a tank containing "Ruf Pitch Oil," causing alarm among commuters and nearby industrial areas. Hindustan Times reported that an employee believes the blaze started inside the premises, and firefighting operations are currently underway. The Hindustan Times also noted that an explosion is suspected.
Written by HeadlineShine from 2 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.
Timeline
- Times of India first reported it
- Hindustan Times reported it
- NDTV reported it
- Mint reported it
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