Dibrugarh: A major fire broke out at Oil India Limited’s (OIL) Intermediate Tank Farm (ITF) in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh district, on Friday morning, November 6, leaving one person dead and six others injured. The incident occurred around 9:05 am during maintenance work at the facility, triggering an emergency response.
According to preliminary reports, an explosion occurred in the crude oil storage section while workers were operating a valve. The blast was followed by a fire that left several workers with serious burn injuries. However, the exact circumstances leading to the explosion have not yet been officially established.
Five of the injured workers have been identified as Shailen Gogoi (45), Tapas Gogoi (40), Kumud Gogoi (38), Golap Dutta (58) and Indra Gogoi (40). The injured were taken to Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH), Dibrugarh, for medical treatment. OIL also confirmed that injured persons were shifted to OIL Hospital.
The deceased has been identified in media reports as Raju Dutta, a resident of Bordolongoni village in Tengakhat. Earlier reports had listed him as missing following the explosion. The affected workers were reportedly associated with Spectron Engineers Private Limited, a company engaged by OIL for work at the facility.
Following the incident, OIL immediately mobilised its fire service personnel to tackle the blaze. Emergency teams launched firefighting operations, and the company subsequently confirmed that the fire had been brought under control.
Oil India Limited expressed condolences to the bereaved family and initiated an investigation into the incident. Further details regarding the cause of the fire and the condition of the injured workers are awaited.
