Breaking News: Massive Blast at IOCL Refinery in Vadodara’s Koyali Area; Fire Breaks Out
An explosion at IOCL’s refinery in Vadodara’s Koyali area ignited a massive fire visible from kilometers away. Ten fire tenders rushed to the scene as authorities worked to contain the blaze.

A massive explosion rocked the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) refinery in Gujarat’s Vadodara, specifically in the Koyali area, on Monday. The explosion occurred in one of the refinery’s storage tanks, causing a huge fire that sent clouds of smoke billowing across the sky, visible from kilometers away. This major incident led to immediate action from local authorities, who dispatched ten fire tenders to the refinery to contain the flames.
The blast created a chaotic situation in nearby companies and surrounding areas, raising concerns for the safety of workers and residents. IOCL’s Koyali refinery is one of the prominent refineries in Gujarat, and the scale of the explosion has drawn significant attention due to its impact on local industry and infrastructure.
Local administration and firefighting teams have been working tirelessly to control the fire and minimize any potential hazards. While no casualties have been reported so far, the cause of the explosion is yet to be determined. Authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation to understand the circumstances that led to this incident.
This explosion at the IOCL refinery underscores the importance of stringent safety protocols in high-risk industrial environments.