Fire breaks out at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, no casualties reported

A fire broke out inside the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai late Wednesday evening, prompting an emergency response from naval fire services. Officials said the blaze has been brought under control and no casualties have been reported.

The incident occurred within the high-security dockyard premises, initially raising concern due to the sensitive nature of the facility. However, authorities confirmed the situation was swiftly handled, and no major damage has been reported so far.

In an official statement, the Indian Navy said the fire erupted in one of the waste stockyards inside the dockyard.

“A fire broke out in one of the waste stockyards at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai late evening on 12 February 26,” the Navy said.

Naval fire tenders responded immediately and contained the blaze before it could spread further.

“Fire was brought under control in swift action by Naval fire tenders. No casualty has been reported,” the statement added.

Local authorities and the Mumbai Fire Brigade were also alerted, and additional fire tenders were dispatched to assist in firefighting operations.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. The Navy said an investigation has been launched to ascertain the reason behind the incident.

“The cause of the fire is being investigated,” the statement said.

Further details regarding the extent of damage and the findings of the probe are awaited.

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