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Mangaluru Refinery Fire Claims Labourer's Life, 9 Injured
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🗓 01 Oct 2026, 08:47 AM
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A blaze at the Mangaluru refinery has resulted in the death of a missing labourer and injuries to nine workers.
A fire broke out at the Mangaluru refinery in Karnataka, killing a labourer who had gone missing and injuring nine other workers. Emergency services responded quickly, containing the blaze and providing medical care to the injured. The refinery, a key facility in the region’s oil refining sector, has not yet released a statement on the cause of the incident. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death and injuries, and the incident has prompted a review of safety protocols at the plant. Workers and residents in the vicinity are awaiting further updates from the refinery management and local police.