A.P. Fire Services and NDRF work to contain ONGC well blowout in Konaseema

The Hindu
The Hindu
18h ago
Officials said nitrogen tankers and coolants were being used to reduce temperature levels at Irusumanda and nearby villages in Malkipuram mandal.
A.P. Fire Services and NDRF work to contain ONGC well blowout in Konaseema
A What happened
The A.P. State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department said it was taking measures to reduce temperatures near Irusumanda village, where a blowout occurred at an ONGC well in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district on Monday. Fire Services in-charge Director General P. Venkata Ramana told The Hindu that fire personnel were assisting ONGC teams and monitoring the situation with Crisis Management Teams, Revenue, Police and other departments. Regional Fire Officer E. Swamy said steps were being taken to prevent cloud formation due to high flames, and nitrogen tankers and coolants were being used. NDRF 10th Battalion Commandant V. V. N. Prasanna Kumar said district authorities had alerted the NDRF and it was coordinating with disaster management authorities, rescue teams and district officials.
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Key insights

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    Power supply temporarily suspended: E. Swamy said power supply had been temporarily suspended in nearby areas as a precautionary measure.

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    Appeal to avoid ignition sources: E. Swamy appealed to villagers not to light firewood stoves, gas stoves, cigarettes or operate electrical appliances near the Mori-5 well.

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    NDRF coordinates response operations: V. V. N. Prasanna Kumar said the NDRF was coordinating with disaster management authorities, rescue teams and district officials.

Takeaways

Multiple agencies said they were carrying out control and response measures at Irusumanda where a blowout occurred at an ONGC well.

Topics

Climate & Environment Energy Law & Public Safety Public Safety Accidents & Fires

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