Fire breaks out onboard INS Vikramaditya

08:43 May 08

Fire breaks out onboard INS Vikramaditya

Mumbai: A minor fire broke out onboard the Indian Navy aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya, which was at Karwar harbour, in the early hours on Saturday, officials said.

The duty staff observed smoke emanating from the part of the ship having accommodation for the sailors. 

The ship's personnel on duty acted immediately to fight the blaze and there are no reports of any casualties in the incident.

"All personnel on board have been accounted for and no major damage has been reported. An inquiry into the incident is being ordered," said an official. 

"There was an incident of minor fire onboard INS Vikramaditya in the early hours of 08 May 21. The duty staff observed smoke emanating from the part of the ship having accommodation for sailors. The ship's duty personnel acted promptly to fight the fire. All personnel onboard have been accounted for and no major damage has been reported. An inquiry into the incident is being ordered," an official release said.

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