Gujarat: Fire breaks out at ONGC Plant in Surat, firefighters scramble to tackle blaze

A fire broke out at an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plant in Surat in early hours of Thursday. According to sources, the shockwaves from the blast could be felt up to three to four kilometres away, shaking buildings and damaging windows. Sources said, three explosions took place at around 3:15 am.

'Fire has been brought under control'

Fire Tenders are present at the spot and there have been no casualties reported so far. The cause of the blast is unknown at this time. The debris near the site has been cleared and the cooldown process has started, sources said. 

"Around 3 am, 3 consecutive blasts took place at ONGC Hazira Plant which led to the fire. Firefighters present at spot. No casualty reported so far. The activity of depressurizing the pressurized gas system underway by ONGC officials," ANI quoted Dr Dhaval Patel, Surat Collector as saying.

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The ONGC in a statement has said, "A fire was observed in the Hazira Gas processing plant in the morning today. Fire has been brought under control. There is no casualty or injury to any person."

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