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Explosion and Thick Smoke Reported at MRPL Refinery in Mangaluru

Explosion and Thick Smoke Reported at MRPL Refinery in Mangaluru
Loud explosion and thick smoke reported at MRPL refinery in Mangaluru · indianexpress.com

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.

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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