A massive fire suddenly broke out on Friday afternoon in Rungta Industrial Private Limited (Refinery Unit) located in Gida Sector-15, the industrial area of ​​Gorakhpur. Due to flammable chemicals and oil storage in this refined oil factory, the fire took a huge form in no time. After this accident, the entire area was covered with thick black smoke and the smoke was visible several kilometers away.

As soon as the information about the fire was received, District Magistrate Deepak Meena, Superintendent of Police (North) Gyanendra Nath, Gida police station in-charge along with heavy police force and more than 12 vehicles of the fire department reached the spot. DM and SP themselves are camping at the spot and are monitoring the relief work. In view of the intense fire, additional fire engines and water tankers were called from Lucknow and Basti.

All the employees present in the factory at the time of fire came out safely. According to preliminary information, there has been no loss of life yet. However, there is a possibility of huge loss to the raw materials, finished goods and machinery kept in the factory, the value of which is said to be in crores. Fire brigade personnel are showering water on the fire from many directions, but due to the presence of highly flammable substances like refined oil and solvent, the fire is flaring up again and again.

Officials say that it may take several hours to completely control the fire. The police have created a security cordon within 500 meters of the factory and the common people have been warned to stay away. District Magistrate Deepak Meena said that all resources have been deployed and every possible effort is being made to control the situation as soon as possible, the exact cause of the fire will be investigated only after the fire is extinguished.

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