A massive fire erupted at the Naval Dockyard in South Mumbai late Thursday night, which sent flames and smoke billowing up through the iconic Gateway of India. This fire, which is said to have begun at roughly 10:15 PM on February 12, 2026, had resulted in the arrival of emergency services from naval agencies and local fire services.
Incident Information: Fire at Survey Yard
Fire broke out in the Survey Yard building, situated inside the highly secure Naval Dockyard premises in Colaba, the Indian Navy’s preliminary reports show. Because the building is set diagonally opposite the Gateway of India, one of Mumbai’s main tourist spots, massive flames set the crowd and visitors in alarm.
Some key facts of the incident include:
- Time of Incidence: About 10:15 PM.
- Location: Survey Yard building, Naval Dockyard, Colaba.
- Emergency Response: Naval firefighters were the first to respond and quickly put in action to contain the fire and curtail its spread to nearby naval assets.
Viral Videos and Public Alarm
Shortly after the fire started, some videos started flying on social media channels including X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. From footage filmed at Gateway of India promenade and local hotels, the images showed thick black smoke that surged into the night sky, and orange flames, covering the upper floors of the building.
Fire breaks out at naval dockyard Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/gbx4WEu0FN
— Panther🇮🇳 (@Panther7112) February 12, 2026
Current Status and Safety
As of the latest update:
- Casualties: So far, there have been no reports of injuries or loss of life.
- Containment: Firefighting units remain on-scene. The Western Naval Command, a section of the Indian Navy, shall provide a formal statement whenever the situation is under control.
- Precautionary Measures: The security surrounding Gateway of India has been enhanced and spectators are being taken away from the sea-facing wall for open access to emergency vehicles.
The fire's cause is yet to be determined a formal investigation will probably be ordered to ascertain whether the blaze started as a result of a short circuit or from other technical faults in the dockyard's aging infrastructure.
