In his official Twitter handle, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he discussed the devastating situation at Baghjan oilfield fire tragedy with the Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and has assured that "all possible support will be given from the Centre". The tweet also stated that the situation is being monitored.

Earlier today, the Assam CM in his twitter handle said he spoke to the PM and briefed him about the emergency measures the petroleum ministry, Oil India Limited,and state machinery.