Mumbai: A major fire broke out at the Naval Dockyard near the Gateway of India on Thursday, triggering panic in the surrounding area. The Navy confirmed that the blaze has been brought under control.
The incident was reported inside the Lion Gate, one of the key entry points near the iconic Mumbai landmark. Thick plumes of black smoke were seen rising high into the air, visible from a considerable distance.
The cause of the fire is not yet known. Firefighting teams rushed to the spot shortly after the blaze was reported. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. Reportedly, the blaze erupted at the Survey Yard building located inside the Naval Dockyard at around 10.15pm.
“A fire broke out in one of the waste stockyards at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai late evening on 12 Feb 26. Fire was brought under control in swift action by Naval fire tenders. No casualty has been reported. The cause of the fire is being investigated,” a Naval spokesperson said in a statement as reported by Hindustan Times.
There have been several fire and accident-related incidents reported at the Naval Dockyards over the years.
