Massive Fire Breaks Out At Vizag HPCL Facility, Towering Flames Light Up Night Sky | Video

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Last Updated:November 03, 2026, 00:33 IST

A fire broke out at the HPCL facility in Vizag on Monday night, causing no casualties. Police and officials confirmed the cause is still under investigation.

A fire broke out at the HPCL facility here on Monday night, police said.

However, there were no casualties, said an official.

Vizag police commissioner Shankabrata Baghci said, “A fire broke out in Vizag HPCL facility and there were no casualties."

The official further said that the exact cause of the accident is yet to be confirmed by the oil marketing company.

Visuals of towering column of fire accompanied by thick smoke, illuminating the night sky over the port city went viral.

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A massive fire broke out at the HPCL facility in Visakhapatnam on Monday night, sending towering flames and thick smoke into the night sky.

According to police and officials, there were no casualties reported from the incident.

The exact cause of the accident at the oil marketing company's facility is yet to be officially confirmed.

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Visakhapatnam, India, India

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November 03, 2026, 00:33 IST

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