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Explosion and Thick Smoke Reported at MRPL Refinery in Mangaluru
A loud explosion happened at an oil refinery near Mangaluru.
The refinery belongs to Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, or MRPL.
People saw thick black smoke rising from the site.
The incident happened around 12:25 p.m.
on Wednesday.
People living nearby said they heard a very loud boom.
Some residents also felt the explosion shake their homes.
They reported broken windows, damaged walls, and a damaged gate.
Officials have not yet explained exactly what caused the explosion.
A loud explosion was reported at the MRPL refinery around 12:25 p.m. on Wednesday.
Thick black smoke was seen rising from the refinery premises.
The refinery is located at Kuthethoor in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district.
Residents in Jokatte, Kavoor, and Yeyyadi reported hearing the blast and feeling its impact.
Nearby residents reported shattered glass, damaged walls, and damage to a house gate and windows; officials have not confirmed the cause.
- Who
- Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited and nearby residents were involved in the reported incident.
- What
- A loud explosion occurred, followed by reports of thick black smoke and property damage nearby.
- Where
- The MRPL refinery at Kuthethoor, in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district near Mangaluru.
- When
- Around 12:25 p.m. on Wednesday.
- Why
- The cause and exact nature of the explosion had not been confirmed by officials.
Key facts
- Company
- Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL)
- Incident
- Loud explosion with thick black smoke
- Reported time
- Around 12:25 p.m. on Wednesday
- Location
- Kuthethoor, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka
- Nearby areas
- Jokatte, Kavoor, and Yeyyadi
- Reported damage
- Shattered glass panes, damaged walls, windows, and a residential gate
- Official status
- The cause and exact nature of the explosion were not confirmed
Quotes
A resident near the MRPL refinery
A nearby resident who described the explosion’s timing, sound, and reported damage to local homes
“This is a plant near our house. The incident happened around 12.30 pm. The explosion was very loud, and the windows and gate of our house were damaged. We also noticed damage in some other nearby residential areas, including shattered glass panes and damaged walls.”
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