A powerful blast at the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) refinery in Koyali, Vadodara, triggered a massive fire on Monday, leading to an evacuation of workers and the deployment of multiple firefighting units to control the blaze.

VIDEO | Massive fire breaks out following an explosion at IOCL refinery in the Koyali area of Gujarat’s Vadodara. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/UUhLzQfGgu

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2024

According to reports, the explosion occurred at the refinery’s naphtha tank, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky. Workers were seen evacuating the premises. The local administration swiftly mobilised 10 fire tenders to tackle the blaze, India TV reported.

Vadodara, Gujarat: A major explosion occurred at the IOCL refinery in Koyli. A powerful blast followed by a massive fire broke out at the naphtha tank of the refinery. Firefighting personnel at the refinery are trying to control the blaze pic.twitter.com/KnZVBU5lpe

— IANS (@ians_india) November 11, 2024

As per ABP Asmita, Local MLA Dharmendrasinh Vaghela also rushed to the spot to assess the situation. Currently, refinery fire personnel are working to bring the blaze under control, while additional fire brigades from Nandesari and nearby areas have been put on standby.

Local MLA Dharmendrasinh Vaghela told news agency PTI, “I received a call from Bajwa Sarpanch Ajit Patel informing about the fire. I tried contacting the refinery officials, but since they are involved in the dousing operation, I could not have a telephone conversation with them. Some injuries have been reported, thankfully no fatality has been reported.”

VIDEO | “I received a call from Bajwa Sarpanch Ajit Patel informing about the fire. I tried contacting the refinery officials, but since they are involved in the dousing operation, I could not have a telephonic conversation with them. Some injuries have been reported, thankfully… pic.twitter.com/I1a1ggJRFj

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 11, 2024

“Those who are injured have been shifted to the hospital for treatment. We will hold a meeting with refinery and fire officials to ensure that such incidents do not recur, and necessary steps will be taken. As per the latest updates, the fire is now under control,” Vaghela told the media, as per ABP Asmita.

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Deputy Superintendent of Police BV Gohil confirmed that five fire tenders from nearby talukas were deployed, and the blaze was eventually controlled, news agency PTI reported. Mamlatdar Jagdish Chaudhary explained that the fire was caused by chemicals leaking from one of the barrels.