ONGC Fire Incident in Andhra Pradesh: Ongoing Control Efforts

A fire has been raging for four days at the ONGC well in Andhra Pradesh's Dr B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district. Efforts to control the blowout at the Mori-5 well are ongoing, with teams making significant progress. As the fire's intensity decreases, local residents have been advised to resume normal activities. The situation escalated when a powerful blowout released gas mixed with crude oil, causing panic in nearby villages. Authorities have since relocated residents to safety but have allowed them to return home as control measures continue. Read on for more details about the incident and the response efforts.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 8, 2026, 14:59 IST

Fire at ONGC Well in Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati, Jan 8: A fire has been burning for four days at the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) well located in the Dr B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district of Andhra Pradesh.

Teams from ONGC are actively working to manage the blowout at the Mori-5 well situated in Irusumanda Village, Malkipuram Mandal.

With the fire's intensity decreasing, ONGC personnel have advanced to within 10 meters of the well to execute their blowout control strategy.

Firefighters are persistently applying water to the well, and it may take several more days to fully extinguish the flames.

According to ONGC, significant advancements have been made in controlling the blowout as of Wednesday. The state-run company is focused on managing the situation at Well Mori-5, which is operated by PEC contractor Deep Industries.

Despite the fire's intensity, noise levels, and heat in the area, the district administration has informed local residents that they can return to their normal routines due to the steady progress made and the low risk of escalation.

The ONGC Crisis Management Team is executing operations as per the approved blowout control plan.

A new access road has been constructed from the rear of the wellsite to aid in debris clearance, and necessary logistics have been arranged for systematic removal of debris.

A water blanket has been set up at the well site to assist with ongoing debris removal around the wellhead and to prepare for future capping operations, as outlined in the action plan.

The blowout occurred suddenly on Monday afternoon during repair work with a workover rig after the well had temporarily ceased production.

This powerful blowout released a significant amount of gas mixed with crude oil, propelling it high into the air. Thick clouds of gas and smoke enveloped Irusumanda and nearby villages, causing widespread panic.

Authorities relocated over 500 residents from the village to relief camps, but they have since returned following guidance from the district administration.