Huge blaze in Jaipur oil depot
At least five people were killed and over 100 injured when a ferocious blaze, with flames leaping up to the height of three or four-storeyed buildings, engulfed an Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) depot at Sitapura Industrial Area, 16 kilometers south of Jaipur, on Thursday night.
The fire, beginning with an explosion at around 7.30 p.m., reportedly due to a leaking pipeline, spread to at least 12 oil tanks in the vicinity, the police said.
"Around 80 injured people have been admitted to hospital," said Kanhaiya Lal, Assistant Director General (Crime).
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The fire, beginning with an explosion at around 7.30 p.m., reportedly due to a leaking pipeline, spread to at least 12 oil tanks in the vicinity, the police said.
"Around 80 injured people have been admitted to hospital," said Kanhaiya Lal, Assistant Director General (Crime).
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To read the ePaper, visit: http://epaper.hindustantimes.com
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