Refinery Fire Extinguished; One Fatality, One Injured in Coker Hydrotreater Unit Incident

Fire at the Mangaluru refinery began around 12:20 hrs on 30 Sept 2026 and was fully extinguished by 14:47 hrs.

Wed 30 Sep 2026

Incident Time

Fire began around 12:20 hrs on 30 Sept 2026, fully extinguished by 14:47 hrs

Affected Unit

Coker Hydrotreater Unit

Cause

Rupture of a high-pressure Cold Separator

Casualties

One body found during combing operations; one person with burn injuries under hospital treatment

Response

Battery limits of affected unit isolated; emergency response teams deployed

What happened

MRPL reported a fire at its Mangaluru refinery at around 12:20 hrs on 30 September 2026. It was brought under control and completely extinguished by 14:47 hrs.

Cause as stated

• The incident involved the rupture of a Cold Separator operating at high pressure in the Coker Hydrotreater Unit, which led to the fire at around noon.
• The battery limits of the affected unit were immediately isolated.
• MRPL's emergency response and firefighting teams were deployed.

Casualties

• During combing and inspection after firefighting, the body of one deceased person was found at the affected site.
• One person with burn injuries is undergoing hospital treatment and being given necessary medical care.

What investors should watch

The company has said further confirmed information will be shared as and when available. The Coker Hydrotreater Unit is the affected area; the extent of any operational impact will depend on subsequent updates from the company.

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