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Explosion Rocks MRPL Refinery Unit Near Mangalore, Thick Smoke Lingers
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 02:38 PM
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An explosion at a Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) unit near Mangalore sent thick smoke into the sky, authorities say.
On an unspecified date, an explosion occurred at an MRPL unit near Mangalore, sending a plume of thick smoke into the sky.
The blast was heard by residents and businesses in the surrounding area, but no casualties have been reported so far.
MRPL officials and emergency services responded quickly, evacuating nearby workers and containing the fire.
Investigators are examining the site to determine the cause of the incident.
The blast was heard by residents and businesses in the surrounding area, but no casualties have been reported so far.
MRPL officials and emergency services responded quickly, evacuating nearby workers and containing the fire.
Investigators are examining the site to determine the cause of the incident.