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Haldia Refinery Fire: 5 Critical & Over 20 Injured After Blaze Erupts ... The Naphtha Pipeline Fire at Haldia Refinery has Raised Fresh Concerns over Industrial Safety Advertisment A fire in a naphtha-carrying pipeline at Haldia Petrochemicals Limited (HPL) in West Bengal injured 20 people and triggered a large emergency response. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause while safety measures and recovery efforts continue at the site. HPL is a naphtha-based petrochemical complex located around 125km from Kolkata. According to initial reports, the fire broke out in a naphtha pipeline following a leakage allegedly caused by theft. Consequences of Haldia Refinery Fire The fire broke out early on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) around 5 AM, prompting the deployment of around 10 fire tenders to bring the blaze under control. Several shanties located near the pipeline were destroyed in the fire. Police said six of the injured were in critical condition, while the cause of the incident is being investigated. "Over 20 people, mostly locals, were injured in the fire. Out of them, five are critical. Some are undergoing treatment here while some were referred to hospitals in…

Three killed, over 40 injured in fire at IOC refinery in West Bengal AT LEAST three persons were killed and 44 injured after a massive fire broke out on the premises of an Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) refinery at Haldia in Purba Medinipur district on Tuesday, police said. The cause of the blaze, which sources termed as a “flash fire” that broke out after a drill, is yet to be ascertained. It was extinguished by a fire team and the situation is now under control, the sources said. The refinery has been under shutdown since the first week of this month as maintenance work is underway at many major units, they added. “In the motor spirit quality (MSQ) unit, during shutdown-related work, at around 14:50 hours, today an incident occurred. The primary cause seems to be a flash fire leading to burn injuries to 44 persons and 3 persons have unfortunately succumbed to their injuries,” read a statement issued by Haldia Refinery authorities. The identities of the three deceased were yet to be ascertained, sources said. Preliminary first-aid was administered to the injured, who were later shifted to Haldia Refinery Hospital for treatment. Three of them succumbed at the hospital. With the h…

Massive fire breaks out in naphtha pipeline at Bengal refinery, several ... Several workers were injured after a major fire broke out in a naphtha pipeline at the Haldia Refinery in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district early on Tuesday, officials said. The incident occurred between 4 am and 4.30 am, when a fire suddenly broke out in the naphtha pipeline, leaving several workers in the vicinity with burn injuries. Visuals from the scene showed thick black smoke billowing into the sky as firefighters and others battled the blaze. Local residents and refinery officials rushed to the spot and rescued the injured, who were shifted to Haldia Sub-Divisional Hospital for treatment. Some of the injured are reported to be in critical condition. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Refinery authorities have not officially commented on the incident and further details on the extent of the damage are awaited. Naphtha, a highly flammable petroleum product derived from crude oil, is widely used in the production of fuels such as petrol and kerosene.

Massive fire breaks out at West Bengal's Haldia Refinery ... - Mint A massive fire out at the Haldia Refinery in West Bengal early Tuesday morning when a naphtha-carrying pipeline went up in flames, leaving at least 15 people injured, as per a report by NDTV. The incident occurred between 4 am and 5 am, and the flames from the pipleline were so intense that a number of workers who were present in the vicinity suffered burn injuries, the publication reported. The cause of the fire has not yet been established, Reuters reported quoting local media. Locals from the area as well as factory authorities rushed to the spot to aid those injured in the fire. This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates. Stay updated with the latestTrending,India,WorldandUSnews. Log in to our website to save your bookmarks. It'll just take a moment. Oops! Looks like you have exceeded the limit to bookmark the image. Remove some to bookmark this image.

Massive fire breaks out at Bengal's Haldia refinery, several workers injured A significant fire erupted at the Haldia Refinery in West Bengal early Tuesday morning, engulfing a naphtha-carrying pipeline. Several workers sustained burn injuries and were promptly taken for medical attention. The exact cause of the blaze remains under investigation. Details regarding the full extent of the damage and the condition of those injured are still emerging.

Massive fire breaks out in naphtha-carrying pipeline at refinery in ... At least 20 people were injured and several shanties were gutted after a fire broke out in a naphtha pipeline atHaldiaPetrochemicals Limited (HPL) inWest Bengal’s East Midnapore district early on Tuesday. Police said six of the injured were in critical condition, while the cause of the incident is being investigated. “At least 20 people were injured. The injured persons were rushed to the sub-divisional hospitals in Haldia and Contai. The condition of six patients were stated to be critical. They were being shifted to Kolkata. There were no reports of any casualties,” said a senior police officer of East Midnapore district. The fire broke out around 5am, prompting the deployment of around 10 fire tenders to bring the blaze under control. Several shanties located near the pipeline were destroyed in the fire. “Preliminary information suggests that the incident may have occurred in the vicinity of an unauthorised naphtha theft point located in the plant vicinity. Naphtha is a highly combustible and extremely flammable hydrocarbon, and the company has consistently cautioned local communities against any unautho…

A fire at a petrochemical plant in eastern India has injured at least 20 people, five of them critically. The blaze broke out on Tuesday in a naphtha pipeline at a facility operated by Haldia Petrochemicals and quickly spread to nearby homes in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district, southwest of the state capital, Kolkata. Firefighters used 12 fire engines to bring the blaze under control, while the injured were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals, police said. The injured included plant workers and at least two security guards. Video from the scene showed firefighters dousing the blaze with water as thick black smoke rose from the burning pipeline. Naphtha is a highly flammable petroleum product used in the production of fuels and other chemicals. The cause of the fire was not immediately known. Haldia Petrochemicals said it was investigating the incident. Australian Associated Press As it happens Be the first to know when news breaks. Weekly Find out what's happening in local business. Weekdays Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. Weekdays Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. …

Over 20 injured in fire at naphtha pipeline in West Bengal’s Haldia The injured were rescued and taken to Haldia Sub-Divisional Hospital. Five of them were later shifted to Tamluk Medical College and Hospital, where two were reported to be in critical condition, a police officer said

Fire breaks out at Haldia Refinery pipeline in West Bengal, several ... More than 10 people were injured after a fire erupted in a naphtha pipeline connected to the Haldia Refinery in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district in the early hours of Tuesday, triggering a large-scale emergency response and disrupting railway operations in the area. The fire was first reported around 2.45 am and soon reached Chiranjibpur in Ward 13 of Haldia Municipality. Officials said 12 fire tenders were rushed to the site, while firefighting operations continued for several hours to contain the flames. According to officials, several nearby houses were engulfed after the flames spread from the pipeline. The injured sustained burn injuries and were shifted to Haldia Sub-Divisional Hospital for treatment. Five of the injured were later referred to Tamluk Medical College and Hospital, where two were reported to be in critical condition. Authorities cordoned off the affected area to facilitate rescue and firefighting operations while assessing the extent of the damage. “The area has been secured, and firefighting operations are continuing. The exact cause of the incident will be known only after a de…