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Fire at Indian petrochemical plant injures at least 20 people
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Fire at Indian petrochemical plant injures at least 20 people

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • At least 20 people were injured in a fire at a petrochemical plant in India's Purba Medinipur district.
  • The blaze originated in an oil pipeline at the Haldia Petrochemicals facility and spread to nearby houses.
  • Firefighters battled the blaze, and the injured, including plant workers and guards, were taken to hospitals; the cause is under investigation.

A significant fire erupted at a petrochemical plant in India's Purba Medinipur district, injuring at least 20 people, according to police reports. The incident occurred at the Haldia Petrochemicals facility, where the fire started in an oil pipeline and rapidly spread.

The blaze extended to nearby residential areas, prompting a large response from emergency services. Twelve fire engines were deployed to bring the fire under control. Those injured, comprising plant workers and two security guards, were promptly rescued and transported to local hospitals for treatment.

Video footage from the scene depicted firefighters working to extinguish the flames as thick black smoke billowed from the burning pipeline. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. Haldia Petrochemicals has stated that it is investigating the incident to determine its origin.

The company is cooperating with authorities to understand how the fire started and to prevent future occurrences. The extent of the damage to the plant and surrounding properties is still being assessed.

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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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