Fire Erupts on Frigate Ship at Mumbai Naval Dockyard, No Casualties Reported

A fire broke out on an indigenous frigate ship undergoing refit at Mumbai's Naval Dockyard. The fire, which erupted on Sunday evening, was quickly controlled by the ship's firefighting team and additional units. No casualties have been reported. An inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 22-07-2024 10:41 IST | Created: 22-07-2024 10:41 IST
Fire Erupts on Frigate Ship at Mumbai Naval Dockyard, No Casualties Reported
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A fire erupted on an indigenous frigate ship undergoing refit at Mumbai's Naval Dockyard, but was swiftly extinguished, according to an official statement on Monday.

No casualties have been reported in the incident, which occurred on Sunday evening. The Indian Navy stated that an inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the fire, which was detected by the ship's duty staff during routine maintenance.

The Navy confirmed that the ship's firefighting team immediately commenced action, supported by the fire brigade from the Naval dockyard and other nearby units. The fire was brought under control without any casualties reported.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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