Shocking news arrived from Gujrat early this morning, colossal fire broke out at an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) gas processing plant. According to the initial information from the ground zero, three consecutive blasts shook the place at two terminals of ONGC plant in Surat at around 3.30am.
The fire caused by blast could be seen from very far distant places. The fire has been brought under control and the company deployed their teams to investigate, the company stated on Twitter account that there is no casualty or injury to any person.
“A fire breaks out at an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plant in Surat. Fire tenders present at the spot. More details awaited,” ANI tweeted.
“A fire was observed in the Hazira Gas processing plant in the morning today. Fire has been brought under control. There is no casualty or injury to any person: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC),” ANI said in another tweet.
Reportedly the reason behind the blast and fire was a rupture in the 36-inch Uran-Mumbai gas pipeline. As a precaution all terminals have been closed so that a in depth investigation could be done.
Dr Dhaval Patel, Surat collector addressed the incident, “Around 3 am, 3 consecutive blasts took place at ONGC Hazira Plant which led to the fire. Firefighters present at spot. No casualty reported so far. The activity of depressurizing the pressurized gas system underway by ONGC officials,” he said.
