Assam oil facility fire death toll rises to four

The death toll from a fire at an Oil India Ltd (OIL) facility in Assam's Dibrugarh district has risen to four. The latest victim was an injured worker who died on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Three other individuals who were injured in the blaze on Friday, November 6, 2026, remain in critical condition.

All the victims were employees of Spectron Engineering Private Limited, a company contracted by OIL. The fire originated after an explosion during maintenance work at OIL's intermediate tank farm. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

In response, OIL has suspended four of its personnel who were in charge of the facility, including three officers, pending the outcome of the inquiry. The company has also announced ex-gratia payments for the families of those affected.

Source: The Hindu