What happened on the USS Gerald R. Ford?

A fire broke out in the ship's main laundry area, resulting in nearly 200 sailors being treated for smoke-related injuries.

Where is the USS Gerald R. Ford heading after the fire?

The aircraft carrier is expected to make a temporary port call in Souda Bay, Crete.

How many sailors were treated for injuries from the fire?

Nearly 200 sailors were treated for injuries related to smoke inhalation after the fire occurred onboard.

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USS Ford Suffers Fire, Heads to Crete Port

18 Mar

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Summary

Nearly 200 sailors treated for smoke injuries after shipboard fire.
USS Gerald R. Ford carrier deployed for nine months is heading to port.
Fire occurred in the ship's main laundry area, affecting sleeping berths.

USS Ford Suffers Fire, Heads to Crete Port

The U.S. aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is expected to make a temporary port call in Souda Bay, Crete, after a fire broke out aboard the vessel. This incident occurred during the ship's ninth month of deployment. Nearly 200 sailors required treatment for smoke-related injuries following the fire in the main laundry area.

The blaze took hours to bring under control and affected approximately 100 sleeping berths. One service member was airlifted for treatment. Despite the incident, U.S. officials initially stated the ship's propulsion remained unaffected and it was fully operational. The Ford, the newest and largest aircraft carrier, carries over 5,000 crew members and more than 75 aircraft.

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