Major Fire at HPCL Visakhapatnam Refinery After Explosion
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A major explosion occurred at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) Visakhapatnam Refinery, leading to a massive fire and thick smoke engulfing the surrounding area. The fire broke out near a tank containing Ruf Pitch Oil, triggering panic in nearby Malkapuram and Sriharipuram. While no casualties have been reported, the cause of the explosion and fire is still under investigation.
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