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NEW World · 21:03
Huge fire at HPCL oil refinery in Visakhapatnam, India, after reports of an explosion
A large fire broke out on Monday night, 2 November, at the Visakh Refinery of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) in Visakhapatnam, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Residents reported hearing an explosion and videos showed tall flames and thick black smoke, but police have not confirmed a blast. According to police and HPCL officials, the fire started in a pitch tank at the refinery's Residue Upgradation Facility. The refinery's own fire crews brought it under control within about an hour, and no deaths or injuries were reported. The cause is still under investigation.