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Photos capture the intense fight against the fire that has been burning aboard a US Navy warship for over 24 hours
Jul 13, 2020
The US Navy amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) has been burning for a day, the first of what could be a multi-day fight to get the fire under control.
A fire broke out on the USS Bonhomme Richard at around 8:30 am Sunday (local time) at Naval Base San Diego, California.
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Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, told reporters Sunday evening that while "there was a report of an internal explosion," the Navy is still unclear on the cause of the fire. He insists the ship will sail again.
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U.S. Navy photo by Lt. John J. Mike
When the fire broke out, only 160 of the 1,000 crew members that normally man the big-deck amphib were on board.
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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christina Ross
The Bonhomme Richard is an amphibious flattop that can launch jump-jets like the AV-8B Harrier, as well as attack helicopters. It also has a well deck that can be flooded to transport Marine vehicles to shore for a beach assault.
The 22-year-old ship is powered by boilers.
The Navy said Monday morning that 57 people, to include Navy sailors and civilians, have been treated for minor injuries, to include heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation. Five people remain hospitalized.
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