ONGC Oil Well Fire Rages Second Day in Konaseema; Residents Evacuated, Experts Arrive

• Massive gas blowout at ONGC’s Mori-5 well in Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district continues to flare for the second day, with flames rising over 100 feet.
• Thick black smoke covers parts of Razole town, and a strong crude oil smell has forced residents of Irusumanda village to evacuate.
• Firefighting teams are using high-pressure water pipes from Narsapuram to create a "water umbrella" and protect nearby areas.
• A specialized crisis management team from Delhi and international experts are arriving to lead well-control operations.
• Officials estimate it could take at least 24 hours to stop the gas leak, and the fire may only subside once gas reserves are exhausted.

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