Minor fire in INS Pralay

A minor fire was reported in the Indian Navy's missile boat INS Pralay at the Naval Dockyard here.

The fire was controlled and no one was injured.

Navy spokesperson Captain D.K. Sharma said the fire broke out in the gyro compartment of the ship.

"The fire was controlled and extinguished by the ship's staff and Dockyard fire station," he said. The fire is suspected to have occurred during welding work.

--IANS

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