Minor fire on board of INS VIKRAMADITYA
Agencies. Updated: 5/8/2021 11:58:40 AM
National
Karwar, May 08: There was a minor fire on board the Indian Navy's Aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya in the early hours Saturday, and no harm suffered by both the Navy personnel as well as to the vessel.
According to official sources, a minor fire was witnessed on board of the Aircraft and immediately put down by the Navy personnel.
"The duty staff observed smoke emanating from the part of the warship having accommodation for sailors," a statement said.
"The ship's duty personnel acted promptly to fight the fire. All personnel on board have been accounted for and no major damage has been reported," the statement added.
The sources said that an inquiry into the incident had been ordered over the minor fire that occurred on board the warship.
The INS Vikramaditya is a modified Kiev-class aircraft carrier purchased by India from Russia in 2013 and was renamed in honour of Vikramaditya, the legendary emperor.