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Moneycontrol05-01-2026, 17:04

ONGC Oil Well Fire Sparks Panic, Forces Evacuation in Andhra Village

  • A gas leak and fire erupted at an ONGC oil well in Irusumanda village, Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh, during maintenance.
  • The incident, caused by a well blowout, led to forceful expulsion of gas and crude oil, which then ignited.
  • Large plumes of smoke and gas spread, prompting panic and a large-scale evacuation of Irusumanda and neighboring villages.
  • District administration issued safety advisories, including avoiding electricity and open flames, and urged immediate evacuation.
  • ONGC teams are on-site to control the gas release and fire, with senior officials supervising containment efforts.

Why It Matters: ONGC oil well fire in Andhra Pradesh triggers evacuation and emergency response.

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