Key facts
- A fire occurred in a naphtha pipeline at the Haldia oil refinery in India.
- Several workers sustained injuries due to the fire.
- The cause of the incident remains undetermined.
- An investigation is underway by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and a state forensics team.
- Compensation for injured workers is being prepared.
A significant fire erupted in a naphtha-carrying pipeline at India's Haldia oil refinery early Tuesday, according to local media reports. The incident resulted in injuries to several workers, though the exact cause of the blaze was not immediately determined. Media reports indicate that a high-level team from the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and a state government forensics team are investigating the incident. The IOC has stated that a compensation package for the affected workers is being prepared and will be announced soon. Previous reports from December 2021 mention a flash fire at the same refinery that resulted in three deaths and 44 injuries.