Multiple explosions, massive fire at ONGC's Surat plant

Surat : Three consecutive blasts resulted in massive fire at the main terminal line of ONGC’s Hazira plant in Surat city; no casualties have been reported in the incident so far.

Surat district collector Dr Dhaval Patel said, "The incident took place at ONGC Hazira plant where a vapour cloud of hydro carbon was sighted. A fire broke out at 3.05 am after three consecutive blasts. Several fire tenders are at the spot and are trying to bring the blaze under control."

He added: "The fire took place in the gas terminal plant and the technical activity to reduce the air pressure has been carried out by the ONGC officials. Slowly, the fire is being brought under control. There is no need to shift the people in the area. No casualties have been so far reported."

The fire extinguisher trucks were rushed to the spot and were trying to dodge the fire. Several cops are also deployed at the site. The incident has also resulted in traffic along the main road.