Indian Navy Initiates Formal Inquiry Following Mumbai Dockyard Fire
The Indian Navy has officially launched a comprehensive board of inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fire that broke out at a waste stockyard within the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, prompting an immediate emergency response from naval personnel.
Swift Response Prevents Casualties
According to official sources, the fire was brought under complete control within approximately 30 minutes through the swift and coordinated action of naval fire tenders stationed at the facility. No injuries or casualties were reported among naval staff or civilians, a fact confirmed by multiple authorities on the scene.
A defense spokesperson issued an official statement late Thursday night, detailing the event: "A fire broke out in one of the waste stockyards at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai late in the evening. 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."
Assessment of Damage and Investigation Underway
A specialized naval assessment team was promptly deployed to evaluate the extent of the damage. Their preliminary findings indicate that only scrap materials were destroyed in the blaze, with no critical equipment or infrastructure suffering significant harm. The team conducted a thorough examination of the affected area and is currently reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the surrounding vicinity to gather clues about the fire's origin.
Potential Causes Under Scrutiny
Initial speculation from officials suggests the fire may have been ignited by combustible materials commonly found in waste stockyards. "The fire could have been caused due to material, like clothes or fabric used to clean oil, or other combustible material," noted one official involved in the preliminary investigation. The board of inquiry will now delve deeper into these possibilities, examining all potential factors including material storage protocols and environmental conditions.
The Indian Navy maintains that safety and operational integrity are paramount, and this inquiry underscores its commitment to understanding and preventing such incidents in the future. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
