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Assam Oil India Fire Claims Two Lives, Five Injured Critical at Tengakhat
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🗓 07 Nov 2026, 12:55 PM
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A fire broke out at the Indirect Bath Heater of the Intermediate Tank Farm in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh, Assam, killing two workers and leaving five others in critical condition.
A blaze erupted on Friday at the Indirect Bath Heater (IDBH) of the Intermediate Tank Farm (ITF) at Tengakhat, Dibrugarh, Assam, claiming the lives of two workers and leaving five others in critical condition.
The fire, which was reported to the local fire brigade within minutes, spread rapidly through the tank farm’s heating system. Emergency services responded promptly, but the intensity of the blaze made rescue operations difficult.
Oil India Limited, the state‑owned company that operates the facility, has confirmed the casualties and is cooperating with authorities to investigate the cause of the incident. The company has also announced that it will review safety protocols at its tank farms across the state.
Local officials have urged caution as the fire remains under control, and medical teams are treating the injured at nearby hospitals. The incident has raised concerns about safety standards at oil storage facilities in the region.
The fire, which was reported to the local fire brigade within minutes, spread rapidly through the tank farm’s heating system. Emergency services responded promptly, but the intensity of the blaze made rescue operations difficult.
Oil India Limited, the state‑owned company that operates the facility, has confirmed the casualties and is cooperating with authorities to investigate the cause of the incident. The company has also announced that it will review safety protocols at its tank farms across the state.
Local officials have urged caution as the fire remains under control, and medical teams are treating the injured at nearby hospitals. The incident has raised concerns about safety standards at oil storage facilities in the region.