HPCL Visakhapatnam refinery fire: A fire broke out at HPCL's Visakhapatnam refinery on November 2, 2026. The company said the blaze was brought under control and all refinery units were. A massive fire broke out at the HPCL refinery in Visakhapatnam after blast sounds were heard near a sulphur pitch tank. Firefighters are on the scene, with authorities confirming the situation.