This Article is From Nov 03, 2009

Jaipur fire probe report in six weeks

Jaipur fire probe report in six weeks

File photograph of Jaipur depot fire

Jaipur: Six days after a devastating fire broke out at the Indian Oil Corporation depot near Jaipur, it is still not clear what caused the blaze.

Fire can now be seen only in two tanks. Smoke can be seen coming out of others.

A seven-member committee set up by the Petroleum Ministry is now investigating the causes that might have lead to the fire that killed 11 people.

Members of the panel, accompanied by civil and police authorities, visited the site and the surrounding areas affected by the fire.

They also spoke to the people in the area for first hand information about the blaze.

The team has to submit its report within six weeks.

The Jaipur police have already registered a case against IOC officials and employees for negligence.

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