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Fire Rages Aboard USS Gerald R. Ford for Over 30 Hours; Hundreds of Sailors Forced to Sleep on Floors Amid Extended Deployment
A laundry-room fire aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford burned for more than 30 hours before being controlled, damaging berthing areas and forcing over 600 sailors to sleep on floors and tables. The incident comes during an extended tenth month of deployment in the Red Sea and raises questions about strain on the carrier, crew welfare, and U.S. naval readiness.
Fire Aboard USS Gerald R. Ford at Sea: Minor Damage, Major Questions for US Carrier Operations
A March 12 laundry fire aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford in the Red Sea was contained with two sailors treated for injuries, and the carrier declared fully operational. While the incident caused no apparent damage to propulsion or combat systems, it highlights questions about maintenance, risk management and the perception of U.S. naval readiness amid heightened regional tensions with Iran.
Fire Aboard USS Gerald R. Ford in Red Sea Briefly Disrupts Carrier While on Iran-Linked Mission
A laundry fire aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford in the Red Sea on 12 March was contained and left the carrier’s propulsion intact, but two sailors were injured and are being treated. The ship remains on station supporting operations related to Iran, and the incident spotlights readiness and reliability questions surrounding the high-profile Ford-class program.