Mumbai ONGC Plant Fire: 3 CISF Jawans Among 4 Killed; Gas Supply To City Affected

Four people have been killed in the blaze which broke out at 7 am in the gas processing plant.

New Delhi: A massive fire broke out at a cold storage at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation of India plant in Uran, Navi Mumbai. At least four persons, including three CISF jawans, were killed in the blaze which broke out at 7 am in the gas processing plant. The blaze was brought under control after nearly three hours and cooling operations are underway at the site. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawans of the Fire Wing (ONGC Unit), who were killed in the line of duty, are E. Nayaka, M.K. Paswan and S.P. Kushwaha. "The CISF salutes the supreme sacrifice of CISF Fire Wing bravehearts who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty during the fire-fighting operations at ONGC Uran, Navi Mumbai," the CISF said in a tribute.

#CISF salutes the supreme sacrifice of HC Eranna Nayaka, CT Mahendra Kumar, CT Satish Prasad who attained martyrdom during fire fighting operation at #ONGC Uran, Navi Mumbai. #CISF will be indebted for their bravery & commitment. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved families. pic.twitter.com/36K7Kkwb1D

— CISF (@CISFHQrs) September 3, 2019

 

Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at a cold storage at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plant in Uran, Navi Mumbai. Fire tenders have reached the spot. pic.twitter.com/V2HSCt58nJ

— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2019

In a fallout of the accident, gas supply to MGL's City Gas Station at Wadala has been affected. MGL is ensuring to maintain supply to domestic PNG consumers. Many CNG stations, across Mumbai may not operate. Industrial and Commercial customers are likely to switch to alternate fuel.. In an earlier tweet, ONGC said: "The fire has no impact on oil processing, and gas has been diverted to Hazira Plant." "A fire broke out in stormwater drainage early morning in Uran oil and gas processing plant. ONGC fire services and crisis management team immediately pressed into action. Fire is being contained. No impact on oil processing. Gas diverted to Hazira Plant. The situation is being assessed," ONGC tweeted.

A fire broke out in storm water drainage early morning 2day in Uran oil & gas processing plant.ONGC fire services & crisis managemnt team immediately pressed in2 action. Fire is being contained. No impact on Oil processing.Gas diverted to Hazira Plant. Situation is being assessed

— ONGC (@ONGC_) September 3, 2019

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