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Four workers killed in fire at Oil India tank farm in Dibrugarh
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🗓 09 Nov 2026, 08:37 AM
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A blaze at Oil India Limited's tank farm in Dibrugarh claimed the lives of four workers, prompting a rescue operation and an investigation into the cause.
A fire broke out at the Oil India Limited tank farm in Dibrugarh, Assam, resulting in the death of four workers on site. Emergency crews arrived quickly to contain the blaze and to evacuate nearby personnel. The incident has halted operations at the facility while authorities assess the damage.
Local police and fire officials have launched an inquiry to determine the origin of the fire. Preliminary reports suggest that the blaze may have started within the storage area, but no definitive cause has been confirmed.
Oil India Limited released a brief statement expressing grief over the loss of life and assuring that it will cooperate fully with investigators. The company also indicated that safety protocols are being reviewed to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The incident has drawn attention to industrial safety standards at oil and gas installations across the region, prompting calls from workers' unions for stricter oversight.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and as the site is cleared for a safe restart of operations.
Local police and fire officials have launched an inquiry to determine the origin of the fire. Preliminary reports suggest that the blaze may have started within the storage area, but no definitive cause has been confirmed.
Oil India Limited released a brief statement expressing grief over the loss of life and assuring that it will cooperate fully with investigators. The company also indicated that safety protocols are being reviewed to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The incident has drawn attention to industrial safety standards at oil and gas installations across the region, prompting calls from workers' unions for stricter oversight.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and as the site is cleared for a safe restart of operations.