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A blaze on USS Gerald R Ford took more than 30 hours to put out, with dozens of service members suffering smoke inhalation, the New York Times reports.
A fire aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford has severely disrupted life for sailors, leaving more than 600 crew members without beds while the ship continues operations in the Middle East.
The fire, which started in the ship’s laundry area, took over 30 hours to put out. According to U.S. military officials, at least two sailors were injured and dozens suffered smoke inhalation, though none of the injuries were life-threatening. (Reuters)
Because of the damage, many sailors are now sleeping on floors and tables, and the loss of laundry facilities means they currently cannot wash their clothes. The situation adds to already difficult conditions on board.
Despite this, the U.S. military says the carrier remains fully operational, with no damage to its propulsion system, and continues conducting round-the-clock flight operations. (Reuters)
The ship, carrying about 4,500 personnel, has been deployed since mid-2025 and was redirected multiple times—from Europe to the Caribbean, and now to the Middle East as part of U.S. operations linked to Iran. (armyrecognition.com)
The crew is now approaching 10 months at sea, and if the deployment continues, it could break records for the longest modern U.S. carrier mission. Experts warn that such long deployments can put serious strain on both equipment and personnel, especially with ongoing issues like plumbing failures reported onboard. (The Washington Post)
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