Mumbai: A fire erupted on an Indian Navy ship undergoing refit at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai late on Sunday evening, officials reported on Monday. Fortunately, there were no casualties, and an investigation into the cause of the fire has been initiated.
The incident was detected by the ship’s duty staff during routine maintenance activities on board the vessel. Prompt action was taken by the ship’s fire-fighting team, who quickly commenced operations to control the blaze. They were soon joined by reinforcements from the naval dockyard fire brigade and nearby units.
The fire was successfully brought under control, with no injuries reported. While the full extent of the damage to the vessel remains unclear, the Indian Navy has ordered a thorough inquiry to determine the cause and impact of the incident.
