A significant fire erupted early Tuesday morning at a Haldia Petrochemicals facility in West Bengal, India, leaving several workers injured. The blaze broke out within a naphtha-carrying pipeline at the site, with reports and visuals showing thick plumes of smoke and flames rising from the area. Emergency responders transported the injured individuals to nearby hospitals, though the company noted that overall plant operations remain unaffected by the incident.

Haldia Petrochemicals issued a statement suggesting that the fire might have occurred near a location previously identified as a site for illicit naphtha siphoning. While a formal investigation into the exact cause is currently underway, the company has urged local residents to steer clear of unauthorized access to petroleum products. The facility, which is primarily owned by the U.S.-based private equity firm The Chatterjee Group, continues to monitor the situation as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the dangerous blaze.