A massive explosion reportedly rocked an oil refinery in Visakhapatnam, triggering a major fire and sending thick smoke across nearby areas.

A major fire broke out at HPCL's Visakhapatnam refinery, triggering explosion rumours. Police confirmed no casualties as officials investigate the cause.

According to an HPCL employee, the blaze is believed to have erupted within the refinery's premises. Firefighting operations are underway.

The fire resulted in thick smoke billowing over nearby neighbourhoods, prompting concern among residents.

A massive fire broke out at HPCL refinery in Visakhapatnam after explosion sounds at a sulphur pitch tank, with thick non-hazardous smoke seen over neighbourhoods; Police Commissioner Shankhabrata ...

Thick smoke was seen billowing over nearby neighbourhoods, while multiple fire tenders were rushed to the site to bring the blaze under control.

A major explosion at an oil refinery in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, triggered a massive fire, with towering flames and thick smoke alarming nearby residents.

विशाखापत्तनम स्थित HPCL की तेल रिफाइनरी के पिच प्लांट में जोरदार धमाके के बाद आग लग गई, जिससे आसपास के इलाके में धुआं फैल गया और लोगों में दहशत फैल गई.