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Rajasthan officials meet HPCL chairman after Pachpadra refinery blaze stalls PM inauguration
India
Published on 24 April 2026
PM inauguration plan derailed after fire in crude distillation unit
A major fire broke out at HPCL’s Pachpadra refinery in Rajasthan’s Balotra district, prompting top state officials to meet HPCL’s chairman. The blaze was reported in the Crude Distillation Unit, with fire tenders working to bring flames under control. Chief Secretary V Srinivas and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma are reviewing the incident, and the Prime Minister’s planned inauguration has been postponed.
- Fire erupted at HPCL’s Pachpadra refinery in Balotra
- Blaze reported in the crude distillation unit section
- Chief Secretary and CM reviewed the incident with HPCL leadership
- Prime Minister’s scheduled inauguration was postponed
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