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| Explosion reported & sailors ‘injured’ as US military ship catches fire in San Diego (PHOTO, VIDEO) | |
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| The USS Bonhomme Richard has caught fire at a naval base in San Diego. Footage from the scene shows a large plume of smoke emitting from under the ship’s deck; at least one explosion and injuries among the crew have been reported. | The USS Bonhomme Richard has caught fire at a naval base in San Diego. Footage from the scene shows a large plume of smoke emitting from under the ship’s deck; at least one explosion and injuries among the crew have been reported. |
| The vessel, used as an amphibious assault craft and helicopter dock, caught fire on Sunday. | |
| Several sailors of the vessel, used as an amphibious assault craft and helicopter dock, have been treated for a “variety of injuries,” according to local emergency services. The fire triggered a massive response, with multiple fire engines and ambulances seen at the pier. | |
| So far, it remains unclear what triggered the blaze. According to local media, citing eyewitnesses, a loud explosion was heard from inside of the ship shortly after the blaze started. | |