Red Sea – Web Desk: A fire broke out aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford while it was deployed in the Red Sea, leaving two sailors injured, according to initial reports from U.S. officials.
The blaze reportedly started in the vessel’s main laundry compartment and quickly spread to a nearby section of the ship before onboard emergency crews managed to bring it under control.
According to U.S. authorities, two American sailors suffered burn injuries in the incident and were immediately provided medical treatment. The injured personnel were later transferred to a medical facility for further care.
Officials said the cause of the fire is still under investigation, and more details will be released after a preliminary assessment is completed.
The U.S. Navy confirmed that the fire has now been extinguished and there is no ongoing threat to the vessel or its crew. Authorities also stated that there is no evidence suggesting the fire was caused by an external attack or terrorist activity.
Despite the incident, the aircraft carrier remains fully operational. Officials said the ship’s engines and propulsion systems were not damaged and the vessel continues to perform its assigned missions.
The USS Gerald R. Ford is currently deployed in the Red Sea with its carrier strike group as part of the military operation known as Operation Epic Fury.
