India: Oil refinery fire in Mumbai August 8

Event

More than 40 people were injured in a large fire that occurred at an oil refinery site in Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra state and India’s most populated urban center. The blaze broke out in the Chembur area of the city around 15:30 (local time), following several explosions. A probe into the incident has been ordered. Terrorism has been ruled out as a cause.

Advice

As a precaution, individuals present in Mumbai are advised to avoid the Chembur area, where road restrictions may remain in place around the site for the next few days. Adhere to any instructions issued by local authorities.