The blast was followed by a massive fire that could be seen from a distance. The fire began after the blast between 3 to 3.15 am. According to top ONGC sources, the blast has taken place at two terminals at ONGC Hazira, Surat. This Hazira ONGC gas pipeline in Surat is a part of the 240 km long Bombay High.

A gassy smell engulfed the area for about 10km around the source of the fire, say residents. Many residents mistook the blast for an earthquake initially.

ONGC in its official statement has said, “A fire was observed in the Hazira Gas processing plant in the morning today. Fire has been brought under control. There is no casualty or injury to any person.”


Watch this video to see what the Surat skyline looked like at 4.15am

Massive Fire at ONGC Hazira; what Surat skyline looked like

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In all there are a total of 24 terminals. All terminals and plants have been closed down.

All Reliance, Kribhco, NTPC, Adani, Shell, LarsenToubro, GAIL, GSEG, GSPC and several other plants have been closed with immediate effect. Hazira port is located on the banks of Tapti River, 8 Kms away from the Arabian Sea.

(with inputs from Gaurav Khara)