Half a million people evacuated as deadly fire rages through Jaipur oil depot

Five killed and 150 injured as massive fire rages through Indian oil depot | Mail Online.

Up to half a million people have been evacuated after a massive fire erupted at a fuel depot in the Indian city of Jaipur last night night.

Twelve people have been confirmed dead and at least 150 injured in the blaze, which continues to rage out of control more than 17 hours after it started.

The fire broke out at around 7.30 pm in a giant tank holding 8,000 kilolitres of oil. It swiftly spread out of control as huge flames leapt into the air and thick black smoke billowed into the night sky.