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ONGC Gas Well Fire Rages for Over 24 Hours in Andhra's Konaseema

A major gas leak and subsequent fire at an ONGC well in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema district has been raging for over 24 hours. The incident, which began on Monday afternoon, has caused significant panic among residents of nearby villages. Emergency teams from ONGC, fire services, and police are working to contain the blaze and have restricted access to the area. Officials confirm there have been no casualties so far as technical assessments to determine the cause continue.

Key Points: ONGC Gas Well Fire in Andhra Pradesh Continues for 24+ Hours

  • Major gas leak at ONGC well
  • Fire burning for over 24 hours
  • No casualties reported so far
  • Villagers in panic, access restricted
  • Emergency teams continue containment efforts
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ONGC Konaseema gas well fire continues to rage for over 24 hours

A major gas leak and fire at an ONGC well in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema district continues to burn for over 24 hours, causing panic. No casualties reported.

"ONGC officials, along with fire and police personnel, are dousing the fire. Villagers are in a state of panic and fear. - Officials"

Konaseema, January 6

A major gas leak followed by fire at an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation well in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema region has continued to burn for over 24 hours, triggering panic among local residents, officials said. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far.

The incident occurred at the Mori-5 well in Irusumanda village under Malikipuram mandal of DR BR Ambedkar Konaseema district on Monday afternoon.

According to officials, the accident took place around 12:40 PM on January 5, when a major gas pipeline leak was detected at the ONGC installation. The leaked gas soon caught fire, producing massive flames visible from a distance and causing fear in nearby villages.

As of Tuesday, January 6, the blaze has been burning for more than 24 hours, with emergency teams continuing containment operations.

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, along with fire services and local police, launched an immediate response after residents alerted authorities. Fire department personnel confirmed that coordinated efforts are underway to control the blaze and prevent further spread.

"ONGC officials, along with fire and police personnel, are dousing the fire. Villagers are in a state of panic and fear," officials said earlier.

As a precaution, residents near the affected site have been advised to stay away from the area. Authorities have also restricted access around the well to ensure public safety while firefighting and technical operations continue. Officials stressed that no deaths or injuries have been reported so far, a fact confirmed by both ONGC and officials.

Officials said the situation is being closely monitored, and further technical assessments are underway to identify the cause of the leak and bring the fire fully under control.

More details are awaited as containment efforts continue.

- ANI

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Priya S
My heart goes out to the villagers in Konaseema. The panic and fear they must be feeling is unimaginable. I hope the authorities are providing them with proper support and temporary shelter if needed. Safety of citizens should be the top priority. 🙏
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Vikram M
This is a major environmental disaster in the making. A gas fire for so long will have severe impacts on air quality and the local ecosystem. ONGC must not only control the fire but also commit to a full environmental impact assessment and remediation plan.
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Sarah B
Respect to the fire services and emergency teams working round the clock in such a dangerous situation. Their bravery is commendable. I hope they have all the resources and protective gear they need. Stay safe, heroes.
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Aditya G
While the immediate focus is on controlling the blaze, a thorough, transparent investigation is crucial. Was it maintenance failure, outdated equipment, or human error? The report must be made public so lessons are learned and such incidents are prevented. Jai Hind.
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Nikhil C
It's good that access is restricted, but what about compensation for the disruption? Farmers and daily wage workers in those villages are likely unable to go about their work. The company should immediately announce compensation for loss of livelihood during this period.

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