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Massive Explosion Rocks MRPL Oil Refinery in Mangaluru, Causes Tremors
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News18•30-09-2026, 14:15
Massive Explosion Rocks MRPL Oil Refinery in Mangaluru, Causes Tremors
- •A massive explosion occurred at the MRPL oil refinery near Jokatte in Mangaluru, causing houses to shake and residents to report "tremors-like" sensations.
- •A loud explosion was followed by a large plume of thick black smoke, visible from far-off places, reportedly originating from the refinery’s third plant in the Jokatte area.
- •Residents in nearby areas like Bajpe, Kalavaru, Baikampady, Jokatte, Surathkal, and Katipalla experienced tremors, with glass panes shattering in homes and the Jokatte Gram Panchayat building.
- •Panic spread among residents, with many rushing out of their homes and some buildings reportedly developing cracks.
- •Fire tenders from Mangaluru, Pandeshwar, and surrounding areas have rushed to the site, though there has been no official statement from MRPL regarding the incident.
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A massive explosion occurred at the MRPL oil refinery near Jokatte, causing houses to shake and creating a large plume of thick black smoke. However, there was no official word from Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd regarding the incident.
Residents in Bajpe, Kalavaru, Baikampady, Jokatte, Surathkal, and Katipalla reported tremor-like sensations and shaking houses. Glass panes in windows, doors, and the Jokatte Gram Panchayat building were shattered by the impact.
Fire tenders from Mangaluru, Pandeshwar, and surrounding areas rushed to the spot to handle the massive fire and thick smoke emerging from the facility's third plant.
