15 killed and 18 injured in massive blaze at GAIL pipeline in Andhra Pradesh Friday June 27,2014

At least 15 people were killed and 18 others injured in a massive blaze reportedly caused when a leaking gas pipeline exploded on Friday June 27,2014 in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari District. 

The blast took place when a tea vendor across the road lit his stove at 5 am.

The blaze spread quickly in the vicinity, giving little time to the victims to escape in its wake. Besides building structures, the fire destroyed 10 acres of coconut grove.

Huge flames, which leapt from the pipeline of state-owned Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL), burned down whatever stood in its path. 

Most of the victims are said to be locals of Nagaram village

Police officers and rescue workers carry the body of a pipeline blast victim in Nagaram village in AP

Charred articles at a house in Nagaram village

 AP Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at the accident site

State Home Minister N. Chinarajappa, who is monitoring the relief and assistance work, gave a patient hearing to the villagers. 

Energy Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu have ordered an inquiry into the blast and fire.