Petroleum minister Murli Deora on Friday said the fire at Indian Oil Corporation’s fuel depot on the outskirts of the city has to die
Several people killed as a fire engulfed IOC’s oil depot in Jaipur. (AP Photo)

down on its own and there was “no other solution” to douse the leaping flames.

“You cannot do anything now. It (fire) has to die down on its own,” Deora, who arrived here this morning, told reporters.

Asked if the fire would continue to rage, he said “That’s what experts say. There is nothing else one can do. There is no other solution or alternative”.

Deora said the “Centre is in touch with authorities and are trying to help the aggrieved. We are also trying to provide proper treatment for the injured”.