A major fire broke out in the naphtha pipeline of Haldia Petrochemicals in West Bengal’s Haldia on Tuesday, leaving around 20 people injured. According to local residents, a loud explosion was heard in the early hours of the morning before flames engulfed a section of the pipeline. The incident triggered panic in the surrounding area as thick smoke billowed into the sky.
Emergency response teams rushed to the spot, and at least 12 fire engines were deployed to bring the blaze under control. The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment, while authorities evacuated people from vulnerable areas as a precaution. Officials are closely monitoring the situation to prevent the fire from spreading further.
The exact cause of the explosion and subsequent fire is yet to be determined. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, and Haldia Petrochemicals is expected to assess the extent of the damage once the fire is fully extinguished. Further updates are awaited as rescue and firefighting operations continue.
