Haldia, June 30 -- A fire broke out at a pipeline of Haldia Petrochemicals Limited in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district on Tuesday, leaving a few people reportedly injured, the company said.

In a statement, Haldia Petrochemicals Limited (HPL) said it was aware of the incident at its Haldia facility and was extending all necessary support to the concerned authorities.

"We are aware of an incident that occurred at our Haldia facility, in which a few people have reportedly sustained injuries. Our thoughts are with those affected, and we are extending all necessary support to the concerned authorities. Preliminary information suggests that the incident may have occurred in the vicinity of an unauthorised naphtha theft point located in ...