An explosion at the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) facility at Koyali on Monday has sent thick plumes of smoke billowing into the sky.
Emergency responders are currently focused on controlling the blaze and preventing it from spreading further, though the full extent of the damage remains unknown.
Authorities are still gathering details about the incident, including the number of employees present on-site and any potential injuries. Initial reports from local residents indicate that the explosion may have been caused by a malfunction in one of the facility's boilers.
"The village sarpanch called me up to inform me of the incident. I tried to get information from the concerned authorities on the reason for the fire. I will go inside to assess the situation and talk to the officers. We have also called an urgent meeting with the Collector, Deputy Collector, Police, and IOC officers to ensure no such case happens again,” said the
