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Oil sludge catches fire

By Our Staff Reporter

CHENNAI, JAN. 25. An oil sludge fire broke out at the Chennai Petrochemical Corporation Limited's refinery in Manali on Tuesday afternoon.

According to sources, the fire occurred near the company's oil tank farm when welding work was in progress. A grass field soaked in oil sludge caught fire around 11.10 a.m. sending out dense plumes of smoke. The Fire Department immediately rushed fire tenders to the spot and brought the fire under control in half an hour.

No injuries or losses were reported.

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