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HPCL Malkapuram Refinery Fire Caused by Sulfur Pitch, No Casualties
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 11:47 AM
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A fire broke out at the HPCL refinery in Malkapuram, Maharashtra, triggered by sulfur pitch. Authorities confirmed that no casualties were reported in the incident.
A fire incident occurred at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) refinery located in Malkapuram, Maharashtra. The blaze was reportedly triggered by sulfur pitch, a byproduct of the refining process.
Emergency response teams were deployed to the site to contain the fire. Preliminary assessments indicate that the situation has been brought under control without any loss of life.
Officials have stated that there were no casualties reported in the incident. The refinery's operational status and the extent of any material damage are being assessed following the event.
Investigations into the specific circumstances that led to the ignition of the sulfur pitch are underway to prevent future occurrences.
Emergency response teams were deployed to the site to contain the fire. Preliminary assessments indicate that the situation has been brought under control without any loss of life.
Officials have stated that there were no casualties reported in the incident. The refinery's operational status and the extent of any material damage are being assessed following the event.
Investigations into the specific circumstances that led to the ignition of the sulfur pitch are underway to prevent future occurrences.