A gas well blowout and subsequent fire at ONGC's Mori-5 well in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema district, which began on January 5, has seen its intensity significantly reduced. ONGC reports steady progress in blowout control operations, with fire intensity, noise, and heat decreasing. While hundreds of residents were evacuated, officials now advise them to resume normal activities due to a remote likelihood of escalation. Efforts are underway to cap the well, with potential engagement of US-based Wild Well Control experts.