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British Navy's Largest Warship Briefly Catches Fire During Docking

A Chinese warship fires towards the shore during a military drill near Fuzhou near the Taiwan controlled Matsu Islands

Authorities are currently investigating the cause of a minor isolated fire that occurred on the HMS Queen Elizabeth, the largest warship in the British Navy. The incident took place while the warship was docked in Scotland on Saturday.

A spokesperson from the Royal Navy confirmed that the fire was quickly brought under control and extinguished. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries resulting from the incident. Additionally, it was noted that no ordnance or military supplies were involved in the fire.

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