Dibrugarh: A devastating fire at Oil India Limited’s (OIL) Intermediate Tank Farm (ITF) in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh district, claimed one life and left six others injured on Friday, November 6. The incident occurred during maintenance operations at the facility, prompting an immediate emergency response.
According to Oil India Limited, the fire broke out at approximately 9:05 am while maintenance activities were underway. Preliminary reports suggest that an explosion occurred near the crude oil storage section when workers were operating a valve, leading to a major blaze.
The deceased has been identified as Raju Dutta, a resident of Bordolongoni village in Tengakhat. He was initially reported missing following the explosion before his death was confirmed. The incident also left six other workers with burn injuries.
Among the injured are Shailen Gogoi, Tapas Gogoi, Kumud Gogoi, Golap Dutta and Indra Gogoi. The affected workers were reportedly employed by Spectron Engineers Private Limited, a Mumbai-based company engaged by OIL. The injured were shifted to Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH), Dibrugarh, and OIL Hospital for medical treatment.
Following the incident, OIL deployed its fire service personnel to the affected facility to contain the blaze. Emergency teams responded to the situation, and the company later confirmed that the fire had been brought under control.
Oil India Limited expressed its condolences to the family of the deceased and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The exact cause of the fire has not yet been established, while further information regarding the condition of the injured workers is awaited.
