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Massive Fire Breaks Out at Raipur Tar Factory, No Casualties Reported
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News18•19-10-2026, 18:30
Massive Fire Breaks Out at Raipur Tar Factory, No Casualties Reported
- •A massive fire broke out at Porwal Tar Products Limited located in the Urla Industrial Area of Raipur.
- •Police and firefighting teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving information about the incident.
- •Authorities successfully brought the fire under control with no injuries or casualties reported.
- •Police officials confirmed that a formal case will be registered and an investigation will follow to determine the cause of the fire.
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The fire broke out when a valve leaked gas that came into contact with oxygen while processing was underway at the facility, causing tar to ignite and quickly spread.
No injuries or casualties were reported during the incident, as quick actions by authorities and workers prevented any loss of life.
The massive fire occurred at Porwal Tar Products Limited located in the Urla Industrial Area under the Urla police station limits in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
