Archive · 9 Jan 2026
ONGC Gas Blowout Flames Persist in Konaseema
There was a big gas leak at an ONGC well in a village called Irusumanda.
The gas was on fire, and it has been burning for four days.
The officials and ONGC workers are trying to control the fire by spraying water from a safe distance.
They say it might take a few more days to put out the fire completely.
The people who live nearby are worried about their safety.
The local leader asked ONGC to be more careful and to tell the people about any dangerous work they do.
Some people think the accident happened because of corruption and not following safety rules.
They want a big investigation and help for the farmers who lost their trees and ponds.
The blowout at the ONGC well near Irusumanda in the Konaseema district remains unresolved as intense flames continue to erupt for the fourth consecutive day.
Authorities are implementing control measures from a safe distance, using continuous water spraying to extinguish the blaze.
Officials indicate that it may take several more days before the fire is completely under control.
Local residents and MLA Deva Varaprasad have expressed concerns about safety and the need for better precautions and public information.
Allegations of corruption and safety lapses by Deep Industries have been made, with demands for a joint probe by the CBI and the Oil Safety Directorate.
- Who
- ONGC, Deep Industries, local residents, MLA Deva Varaprasad, Vidsam Aikya Vedika, former MP GV Harshakumar
- What
- Gas blowout and subsequent control efforts, allegations of corruption and safety lapses
- When
- Blowout on the 5th of the month, ongoing control efforts
- Where
- Irusumanda village, Malkipuram mandal, Konaseema district
- Why
- To control the gas flames, ensure public safety, and investigate allegations of corruption and safety lapses
ONGC and Authorities
Local Residents and MLA
Control Measures
ONGC and Authorities
ONGC and authorities are implementing control measures from a safe distance, using continuous water spraying to extinguish the blaze.
Local Residents and MLA
Local residents and MLA Deva Varaprasad have expressed concerns about the safety and the need for better precautions and public information.
- Location
- Irusumanda village, Malkipuram mandal, Konaseema district
- Incident
- Gas blowout at ONGC Mori 5 well
- Start Date
- 5th of the month
- Control Status
- Ongoing, may take several more days
- Control Measures
- Continuous water spraying from a safe distance
- Affected Villages
- Irusumanda, Gubbalavaripalem, Chintalapalli, Lakkavaram
- Assistance
- Assessment of property damage and plans for aid underway
- MLA's Requests
- Safety measures, public information, and CSR initiatives
- Allegations
- Corruption, safety lapses, and violation of safety norms by Deep Industries
- Demands
- Joint probe by CBI and Oil Safety Directorate, compensation for farmers, and a white paper from ONGC
Sources
ONGC gas flames brought under control
ONGC Oil Well Fire Under Control In Andhra, Residents Allowed To Return Home
ONGC Well Blowout in Konaseema District: Fires Persist
Fire at ONGC well in Andhra Pradesh continues for fourth consecutive day
Normal Life Returns as Mori-5 Blowout Eases
Privatisation of Oil, Gas Production Making Wells in KG Basin Vulnerable
ONGC Mori-5 well blaze rages into fourth day
