VIZAG. A massive fire broke out late Monday night near a pitch tank at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (HPCL) Residue Upgradation Facility in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, sending thick black smoke over nearby industrial areas. Multiple fire tenders and emergency response teams were immediately deployed to bring the blaze under control, and authorities have confirmed no injuries or casualties. As a precautionary measure, power to the affected section was shut down and all personnel were safely evacuated, with emergency teams continuing to monitor the site while the cause and full extent of the damage are assessed.
Major Fire Controlled at HPCL Visakhapatnam Refinery
