Massive Fire Breaks out at Numaligarh Refinery

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• May 29, 2023 | Kabir Chakraborty

Employees at the Numaligarh Refinery rushed out of the gates in droves after the fire, according to site sources.

Digital Desk: On Monday, a massive fire broke out
at the Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), followed by a loud explosion.

According
to accounts, the fire at the Numaligarh Refinery in Assam's Golaghat district
was followed by an explosion, which shook the hydrocracker facility.

The
cause of the huge fire has yet to be determined. Meanwhile, many fire trucks
have been dispatched to the scene, and efforts are underway to bring the flames
under control.

Furthermore,
the explosion was so powerful that shockwaves could be felt up to seven
kilometres distant from the Numaligarh Refinery.

mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;color:black">Employees
at the Numaligarh Refinery rushed out of the gates in droves after the fire,
according to site sources.

mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;color:black">"We heard a sudden
explosion followed by smoke, and the sky around us turned yellow," a
witness at the Numaligarh Refinery fire stated. We raced to the spot as soon as
we could because we were locals. We arrived to find flames bursting from
within. We discovered that a fire had broken out at the Hydrocracker plant
after inquiring around."

color:black">"As far as we know, there were several people inside at the
time of the incident." "We hope no fatalities are reported as a
result of the incident and that the fire is brought under control as soon as
possible," he added.

color:black">Meanwhile, an ambulance was observed driving around campus, with
the possibility of injury or death not ruled out. However, there has been no
formal confirmation as of yet.

color:black">According to sources at the Numaligarh Refinery, the fire started
due to a mechanical problem at the connection where the nitrogen supply
connects to the Hydrocracker unit.

According to new reports
from the scene, the fire has been brought under control following an hour-long
pause.

This is a developing story. Further details awaited.