JAIPUR: Fire tenders were rushed to Pachpadra Refinery in Barmer, Rajasthan, on Monday as fire broke out in one of its units, just a day before its scheduled inauguration. The incident triggered brief panic among officials, as the refinery is located barely one km from the event venue.
According to initial reports, the fire originated in the CDU (Crude Distillation Unit). Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising from the site, prompting immediate activation of the refinery’s fire safety systems. Employees working in the affected area were swiftly evacuated as a precautionary measure.
The officials confirmed that around 20 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to control the blaze. Emergency response teams, along with refinery personnel, worked to contain the fire using in-built suppression systems.
Police control room officials told IANS that the situation was brought under control after sustained efforts, as fire tenders were rushed to the venue.
The officials in the Chief Minister’s Office told IANS that the incident is “minor”, stating that the fire was successfully extinguished.
The incident occurred sometime before Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma was scheduled to arrive and review preparations for the high-profile inauguration event.