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Blast at Mangalore Refinery Causes Fire; Two Injured
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🗓 30 Sep 2026, 06:36 PM
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A major explosion at the Mangalore refinery in Karnataka triggered a fire that was later contained, leaving two workers seriously injured.
A significant blast occurred at the Mangalore refinery in Karnataka early this morning, setting off a fire that was subsequently brought under control by emergency crews.
Firefighters and refinery personnel worked to extinguish the blaze, preventing it from spreading to adjacent storage tanks. The incident resulted in two workers suffering serious injuries, who were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Refinery officials have not yet released details on the cause of the explosion, but authorities are investigating the incident. No additional casualties or structural damage have been reported at this time.
Firefighters and refinery personnel worked to extinguish the blaze, preventing it from spreading to adjacent storage tanks. The incident resulted in two workers suffering serious injuries, who were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Refinery officials have not yet released details on the cause of the explosion, but authorities are investigating the incident. No additional casualties or structural damage have been reported at this time.