Lightning struck a tank containing crude oil and caused a major fire. The following day, while the fire seemed under control, a second tank containing 1,000 tonnes of crude oil exploded. The accident resulted in the formation of dense black clouds that could bee seen 25 km away. A safety was demarcated on the second day within a radius of 1 km. Three tanks are reported to have been destroyed and 1,650 tonnes of crude oil wasted. One person died and four people sustained injuries. The fire-fighters brought the fire under control in 36 hours.