ONGC Oil Well Fire Rages 2nd Day in AP's Konaseema; Flames Soar 100-ft High

• A massive gas blowout at ONGC's Mori-5 well in Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, continues for a second day with flames over 100 feet high.
• Firefighting teams are working to cool the wellhead and protect surrounding areas, using a 'water umbrella' to contain the blaze.
• A specialized crisis management team from Delhi and international experts are en route to lead well-control operations; stopping the leak could take over 24 hours.
• The incident occurred during re-drilling by ONGC contractor Deep Industries Ltd., when a sudden pressure surge caused a gas and crude oil blowout that ignited.
• Over 600 people from Irusumanda and nearby villages have been evacuated, a 1-km 'No-Go Zone' declared, and schools closed due to the strong crude oil smell and safety concerns.

Why It Matters: ONGC's Konaseema oil well fire continues for a second day, prompting evacuations and expert intervention.