Fire On Board Aircraft Carrier INS Vikramaditya, All Personnel Safe: Navy

Aircraft Carrier INS Vikramaditya Fire: "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.

There was a minor fire on board India's aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya this morning, a navy spokesperson said. The fire was put out and all personnel on board are safe, the spokesperson said in a statement in Mumbai. "The duty staff observed smoke emanating from the part of the warship having accommodation for sailors," the 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.