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A massive fire broke out at the IOC depot in Jaipur. Teams from Delhi, Mathura and Mumbai on its way to Jaipur. Nearby factory also catches fire.

CJ: Gloria D Souza

Thu, Oct 29, 2009 23:52:13 IST

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A massive fire broke out at IOC fuel depot Jaipur at 19:30 today evening.

Atleast 13 persons have died and more than 170 injured.

Many people are believed to have been trapped in the depot.

80 lakh litre oil is in the depot.

12 tanks are in the IOC depot.

Nearby areas have been vacated and people have been asked to shift.

Thousands of people leave nearby areas.

Power cut off in the nearby areas.

People facing problems in breathing.

Many believe the fire could be because of the leakage in pipeline or an earthquake.

Traffic jam of 25 kilometers on Tonk Road, Jaipur.

Teams from Mumbai and Delhi have left for Jaipur.

Petroleum Minister would reach Jaipur at 6am tomorrow morning.

Army has been sent to carry out the fire fighting and rescue operations at the site.

Fire experts have been called from Mumbai.

Fire started after a blast when oil was being transferred in the pipeline.

HPCL and BPCL depots nearby.

Jaipur hospitals on high alerts.

Oil fire expert teams from Mathura also left for Jaipur.

Nearby factory and houses also catches fire.

Fire not under control, may last for more than a day or two.

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	According to your report, Nearby areas have been vacated and people have been asked to shift. I want to know that is bani park is aso affected by this fire explosion in IOC.
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	According to your report, "80 lakh litre oil is in the depot", which is comprehensible. At the same time, a BIG newspaper reports, "1 lakh KILOlitres petrol lost", which can create a big panic in people who can comprehend the quantity. I wish all newspaper reporters in India were more careful when giving out such numbers.
	\| 30 October 2009 Reply to Comment \| New Comment \| Report Abuse

	oil depos Minimum ditancce from habitat area be refixed in view of recent expirence at jaipur fire.And establishing oil depot should be only after approval of District collector
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