US Navy assault ship catches fire; 17 sailors, 4 civilians injured
Naval Suface Forces
A terrible fire broke out aboarda US navalship while in port San Diego, injuring several sailors and civilians.
A fire was called aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)at approximately 8:30 on July 12 (PDT). Nearly 160 sailors were aboard the time the fire broke out.
The Chief Naval Operations (CNO), reported that 17 sailors and four civilians are currently being treated non-life threatening injuries at a local hospital, and the remainder of he crew is accounted for.
We are grateful for the quick and immediate response of local, base, and shipboard firefighters aboard BHR. Our thoughts and prayers are with our BHR Sailors, their families, and our emergency responders who continue to fight the fire," Admiral Michael M. Gilday, US Navy CNO, tweeted.
“Currently there are two firefighting teams fighting the fire aboard the ship,” said Federal Fire San Diego Division Chief Rob Bondurant.
)
India officially names 27 places in Arunachal to counter China's renaming claims
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why the Su-30MKI is one of the heaviest fighters ever built
)
Rockstar to unveil GTA 6 extended look ahead of November launch
)
Major relief for TN CM Vijay as wife Sangeetha withdraws infidelity and divorce petition
)
Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella vows to ‘defeat narco-terrorists’, signals hardline shift
)
Uttarakhand young innovator builds India's own flying vehicle, conducts first test flight: WATCH
)
India names 27 sites in Arunachal Pradesh
)
Drug-resistant fungus that hides in hair and enters bloodstream reported in 23 US states
)
Russia forms Ukrainian Volunteer Spetsnaz Brigade to fight Ukraine
)
India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
National Handloom Day 2026: From Alia Bhatt to Samantha Ruth Prabhu; Actresses who celebrated India's textile heritage as brides
)
Border row erupts in Europe after Ceuta crossings, Spain imposes border controls on Italy
)
'Security can't be bought with Pakistan, Turkey deal': Iran tells Saudi Arabia
)
Trump calls White House ballroom ruling a 'national disgrace' as court says Congress approval needed
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why the Su-30MKI doesn't need external fuel tanks to fly vast distances
)
IAF officer held for sharing sensitive information in 'honey trap' case, booked under Official Secrets Act
)
Reese Witherspoon's father hospitalised after poolside incident in Nashville: Report
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
How many soldiers operate one S-400 battery?
)
‘Fake news’: MEA rejects report claiming India sought defence pact with Israel after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey deal
)
Unitree Robotics targets $9 billion valuation in landmark IPO backed by DeepSeek and Tencent
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
New Friday OTT releases (August 7, 2026): Operation Safed Sagar, Vadhandhi, Main Vaapis Aaunga- 6 movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more
)
Shakib Al Hasan ready to return to Bangladesh—under one condition
)
Chilling video shows students take cover as teen opens fire at Thai school
)
Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot
)
The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
)
Technology transfer deal boosts India's defence manufacturing ambitions
)
Baba Vanga's 2026 prophecy: 2 predictions 'already came true', 3 terrifying ones remain. Details inside
)
Tate McRae, Jack Hughes call it quits after months of romance speculation
)
RSS says Gen Z protests reflect genuine distress
)
US sanctions Iran’s crypto network after Strait of Hormuz attacks, offers $15m bounty for intel on IRGC finance
)
Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata OTT: When will Kangana Ranaut's film stream online?
)
Morale plummets on USS Abraham Lincoln: Are US sailors reaching a breaking point? | GRAVITAS
)
Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
“Federal Fire is rotating their crews aboard the ship with@USNavyfirefighting crews from the waterfront to fight the fire in order to, find the seat of the fire and extinguish it. Also,@NavyRegSW tugs are also continuously combatting the fire from the bay,” Naval Surface Forces tweeted.
The cause and origin of the fire is still unknown.
The fire is currently being dealt with, and more details are awaited.