In Rajasthan,the death toll in Indian Oil Corporation depot fire has risen to eleven with one more person succumbing to his injuries in hospital last night. 27 injured people are undergoing treatment at various hospitals out of which condition of one person is serious. Flames and smoke are still coming out of four oil tanks in the depot . Fuel in another eight tanks has burnt out. The covers of two tanks in the depot blew off in a blast during last night due to which some barrels in the depot caught fire.<br/><br/> Meanwhile,the life in fire affected Sitapura area is returning to normal with strict administration allowing to resume commercial activities in selected sectors of Sitapura Industrial Area and Special Economic Zone. The Chief Minister of Rajashtan Mr. Ashok Gehlot today reviewed the situation at a high level meeting. Issues like re-opening of factories in Sitapura and SEZ, relief measures and survey of losses were discussed in the meeting.
News On AIR | November 2, 2009 4:10 PM
Jaipur IOC depot fire still ravages; death toll tises to 11