Mumbai: A fire erupted on an Indian Navy ship during maintenance operations at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, but was quickly brought under control with no casualties reported. The incident, which occurred late on Sunday, is currently under investigation to determine its cause.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the fire was detected by the ship’s duty staff during routine maintenance work. Immediate action was taken by the ship’s firefighting crew, with additional support from the naval dockyard fire brigade and other nearby units. The blaze was successfully extinguished, and while the full extent of the damage to the vessel remains unclear, the Indian Navy has initiated a formal inquiry to ascertain the specifics of the incident and the effectiveness of the response.