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Fire at ONGC’s Uran Plant Contained With No Injuries Reported

Mahanagar Gas said supply pressure at its Wadala city gate was affected following the incident.

Overview

  • The blaze began around 3 p.m. at ONGC’s Uran gas processing complex near Navi Mumbai.
  • ONGC’s fire brigade doused the flames in about two hours, and police reported no injuries.
  • Mahanagar Gas Ltd reported reduced pressure at its Wadala city gate, prioritized household supply, and advised industrial customers to switch to alternate fuel.
  • Employees and nearby residents were evacuated, and multiple fire engines, including units from CISF and CIDCO, responded, according to local reports.
  • Authorities have not established the cause of the fire, and the facility is a key processing hub for stabilised crude and LPG from offshore fields.