Fire breaks out at HPCL Visakhapatnam refinery after reported explosion

A fire reportedly broke out Monday evening at HPCL's Visakh Refinery in Visakhapatnam, with reports of an explosion and flames near an oil tank. Outlets report no casualties, though details remain limited.

Timeline

1. 2 Nov, 17:25 UTCTimes of India reports refinery fire
2. 2 Nov, 17:30 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 2 Nov, 17:30 UTCNew Indian Express reports no casualties
4. 2 Nov, 18:11 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• hpcl visakh refinery fireGoogle Trends
• Visakhapatnam refinery hit by major fire near oil tankTimes of India
• Explosion Sparks Major Fire at HPCL Visakhapatnam RefineryDeccan Chronicle
• Blast at Visakhapatnam oil refinery sends flames soaring, thick smoke engulfs areaIndia Today
• Massive Fire At Andhra Pradesh Oil Refinery After ExplosionNDTV
• Fire breaks out at HPCL refinery in Visakhapatnam, no casualties reportedThe New Indian Express