GUWAHATI: A massive fire broke out at the ONGC Gas Gathering Station (GGS) in Borholla, Sildubi, in the Titabar area of Jorhat district, Assam, following an explosion inside the facility on Tuesday, January 7.
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The incident, which occurred at around 3:15 PM, led to a rapid spread of flames, engulfing the GGS and causing major damage. Several individuals sustained serious injuries, with one engineer succumbing to his injuries while being transported to the hospital. The deceased has been identified as Rahul Dutta.
Fire tenders were deployed to the site and managed to bring the blaze under control.
An official from the Borholla police station commented, "The situation was handled immediately. One fatal injury was reported. A detailed report of the incident will be provided by the management."
Further details about the cause of the explosion and the extent of the damage are awaited.
