Archive · 6 Jan 2026
ONGC Well Blowout in Andhra Pradesh
On January 5, 2026, a big fire and gas leak happened at an oil well in Irusumanda village, Andhra Pradesh.
The leak started when a pipeline broke during repair work, causing a lot of smoke and fire.
The fire has been burning for over 20 hours, and experts from ONGC are working to control it.
The fire's intensity has reduced a bit, but it's still not fully under control.
People from nearby villages had to leave their homes quickly, and electricity was cut off to keep them safe.
This is the second time something like this has happened in the same village, and people are worried about safety.
A gas leak and fire occurred at the ONGC Mori-5 well in Irusumanda village, Andhra Pradesh, on January 5, 2026.
The incident happened during repair works at the well operated by Deep Industries Ltd.
Thick gas and smoke spread across the village, causing panic and prompting the evacuation of nearby residents.
ONGC officials, along with local authorities, are working to contain the fire and ensure public safety.
This is the second gas leak reported in the same village, raising concerns about safety and preventive measures.
- Who
- ONGC, Deep Industries Ltd, and local authorities
- What
- Gas leak and fire at an ONGC oil well
- When
- January 5, 2026 (Monday afternoon)
- Where
- Irusumanda village, Malkipuram mandal, Dr. BR Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Pipeline leakage during repair works at the Mori-5 well
- Location
- Irusumanda village, Malkipuram mandal, Dr. BR Ambedkar Konaseema district, Andhra Pradesh
- Date
- January 5, 2026
- Cause
- Gas pipeline leakage at Mori-5 well during repair works
- Operator
- Deep Industries Ltd (Production Enhancement Contractor for ONGC)
- Contract Value
- Rs 1,402 crore (2024 contract for production enhancement operations)
- Evacuation
- Residents of 3 nearby villages evacuated as a precaution
- Previous Incident
- Similar gas leak reported in August 2025 in the same area
- Fire Intensity
- 23% reduction in flame intensity as of January 6, 2026
- Firefighting Efforts
- Water-spraying umbrellas from all four sides, additional pipes from Narsapuram
- Electricity Cut
- Supplies cut to four nearby villages
Sources
Massive gas leak from ONGC well triggers panic in Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema district
Konaseema District: Fire Erupts After Gas Leak From ONGC Rig
Gas Leak, Fire At ONGC Oil Well Triggers Mass Evacuation In Andhra Village
Explosion at ONGC Drill Site in Andhra Pradesh Sparks Major Fire, 3 Villages Evacuates
Gas Leak At ONGC Well In Andhra's Konaseema Triggers Fire; No Casualties
Gas leak at ONGC drilling site in AP causes panic
ONGC well in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema catches fire: What caused the blaze?
Gas leak at ONGC well in Andhra triggers fire; officials rush to Mori village
Gas Leak At ONGC Oil Well: Smoke Exposure And Other Health Risks, Safety Precautions Explained
Andhra Pradesh: Gas leak at ONGC well in Konaseema triggers fire, no injuries
Gas leak at Mori 5: ONGC initiates well control, capping preparations; crisis teams deployed
Massive gas leak in Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema district, local residents evacuated
Gas leak at ONGC well in Andhra’s Konaseema triggers fire; no casualties
ONGC mobilises crisis management teams after fire at Andhra well
Gas leak at ONGC well in Andhra triggers fire; no casualties
Gas leak at ONGC well in Andhra sparks inferno, four-km radius evacuated
ONGC in Touch with Global Specialists
Mori-5 Well Holds Up to 40 Million Tonnes of Reserves: Collector
AP: CM Directs Officials To Make Efforts To Control Raging Fire
Konaseema Witness Big Blowout After A Gap Of 30 Years
From Pasarlapudi to Nagaram: A History of Gas Mishaps in Konaseema
Residents Live in Fear After ONGC Blowout
Gas leak triggers massive fire in ONGC well at Konaseema
ONGC Mori-5 Well Fire Intensity Drops, Blowout Continues on Day 2
Blowout continues at ONGC well in Konaseema District
ONGC Oil Well Fire Rages For 2nd Day In Andhra, People Shifted To Camps
Expert teams arriving from Delhi, Mumbai to douse gas well blaze in Andhra
ONGC Expert Teams Rush In as Mori Gas Well Blaze Intensity Drops
Delhi, Mumbai experts to douse Andhra gas well blaze
Blowout at ONGC well in Andhra Pradesh continues amid safety concerns
Mass evacuation in Andhra village after gas leak and fire at Oil and Natural Gas well
ONGC well fire in Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema continues as officials assess situation; residents advised caution
CM Chandrababu reviews Irusumanda gas leak incident, assures support to victims
