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Major blast and fire hit MRPL refinery in Mangaluru
Original: mrpl
A major blast and fire broke out at the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) facility in Mangaluru. Details on casualties, the cause of the explosion, and the extent of damage have not yet been confirmed, and coverage of the incident is drawing heavy attention in India.
Why now: A sudden industrial explosion at a major refinery is breaking news with potential safety and fuel-supply implications.
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Evidence
- Blast at MRPL unit near Mangaluru; thick smoke fills the sky · Deccan Herald
- Blast at MRPL refinery sends loud boom across Mangaluru, thick smoke billows; casualties suspected · The Times of India
- Major Blast, Fire at MRPL in Mangaluru · Deccan Chronicle
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