By: Express Web Desk | Mumbai | Updated: July 19, 2016 12:48 pm
A fire broke out in the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai this morning. The fire broke out on one of the security boats which are deployed for carrying out patrolling off Mumbai.An incident of fire was reported within Naval Dockyard, Mumbai in the early hours this morning. The fire broke out on one of the security boats which are deployed for carrying out patrolling off Mumbai. Prompt fire fighting actions taken by the duty staff prevented the fire from spreading to other boats in close vicinity. During the fire fighting two boats suffered damage and ingress of water and are submerged in shallow waters inside the Naval Harbour.
Efforts are in progress to salvage the boats. Prompt actions by all concerned have ensured that there was no loss of life or damage to other naval assets in harbour. A Board of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident of fire.
