ONGC pipeline fire in Yanam controlled
- Event: A fire broke out in Yanam after an ONGC pipeline exploded near Island Number 3 around 1 a.m. today.
- Response:
- Police and fire services were alerted by villagers from Dariyalatippa and rushed to the site.
- ONGC authorities stopped gas supply from the KG Basin rig around 3:30 a.m., which helped extinguish the fire.
- Current Status: Yanam Superintendent of Police Chinta Kodandaram confirmed that the situation is under control.
Significance:
- Highlights the risks associated with hydrocarbon infrastructure and the importance of rapid emergency response mechanisms.
- Reinforces the need for industrial safety protocols and monitoring of critical energy infrastructure.
Updated - August 22, 2025 9:50 AM | News On Air