Russian warship on fire in the Far East
Smoke billows after a Russian destroyer caught fire in the city of Vladivostok.
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Fire on the destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov. Photo:primamedia. |
11 fire engines and 48 personnel were dispatched today to respond.with fire, after tohMarshalShaposhnikov of the Russian Pacific Fleet catches fire in Vladivostok.All 106 sailors on the destroyer were evacuated, according toRT.
A local shipyard representative said the fire did not cause significant damage.The incident occurred while the ship was undergoing maintenance at the port.There were no weapons or important equipment on board.
Authorities have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, a source said.The incident occurred while the ship was being welded, and the hull or repair tools may have caught fire and sparked the fire.