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Fire at Oil India tank farm in Assam kills one, injures six

Fire at Oil India tank farm in Assam kills one, injures six

What's behind this

The explosion and fire at Oil India’s Intermediate Tank Farm in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh, Assam, occurred on a Friday (reported as November 6) while maintenance work was under way. Two workers died, including Tapas Jyoti Gogoi who succumbed to severe burns, and several others were injured. Five injured workers are undergoing treatment, and the blast involved the Indirect Bath Heater of the facility. The incident left the injured battling for their lives.

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  • left · 3 outlets

    The death toll from the November 6 explosion and fire at Oil India's Tengakhat facility in Assam has risen, with several injured workers battling for their lives.

    — The Logical Indian

  • center · 2 outlets

    According to preliminary reports, the explosion occurred in the facility's crude oil storage section while workers were operating a valve.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 2 outlets

    In a devastating explosion at the Intermediate Tank Farm of Oil India Limited in Dibrugarh, two workers lost their lives, and numerous others were injured while performing maintenance tasks. Among the deceased was Tapas Jyoti Gogoi, who tragically succumbed to severe burns. Those injured received…

    — The Economic Times

RSS excerpt

A fire broke out at the Intermediate Tank Farm of Oil India Limited in Dibrugarh, Assam. The incident occurred during maintenance work, leading to tragic consequences. One person died due to injuries sustained in the explosion, while six others were injured. The injured workers were employees of…

Coverage arrived over 28 hours — first from The Indian Express, latest from The Logical Indian.

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article

Fire at Oil India tank farm in Assam kills one, injures six

A fire broke out at the Intermediate Tank Farm of Oil India Limited in Dibrugarh, Assam. The incident occurred during maintenance work, leading to tragic consequences. One person died due to injuries sustained in the explosion, while six others were injured. The injured workers were employees of…

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