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March 18, 2026

Details emerge of damage to US Navy’s largest warship after fire

The New York Times has reported new details about last week’s fire on the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier

Details emerge of damage to US Navy’s largest warship after fire

TL;DR

  • A fire on the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier left over 600 sailors without beds.
  • The fire originated in the ship's main laundry area and took more than 30 hours to extinguish.
  • Dozens of sailors suffered smoke inhalation.
  • The incident caused no damage to the warship's propulsion systems.
  • The aircraft carrier is involved in the US-Israeli war against Iran.
  • The ship has a history of issues, including problems with its sewage system.
  • The USS Gerald R. Ford has called for outside help 42 times since 2023.

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