ONGC Fire in Konaseema 50% Controlled; Residents Endure Frightful Night

• ONGC gas pipeline leakage fire in Ambedkar Konaseema district is 50-60% under control by Tuesday morning, expected to be fully extinguished by 12 PM.
• The fire erupted Monday 12 PM in Irusumanda village, Malikipuram mandal, Rajolu constituency, due to gas and crude oil gushing during well repairs.
• Residents of Rajolu constituency spent 16 hours in fear, fleeing their homes; even ONGC officials initially retreated from the intense flames.
• Control efforts involved pumping water from Umbrella Farm into the ONGC ring to cool the area, which helped reduce the flames.
• Amalapuram MP, MLA, District Collector, and SP monitored the situation; discussions on carbon oxides in the air are expected post-fire control.

Why It Matters: ONGC fire in Konaseema is largely controlled after a terrifying night, with full extinguishment expected soon.