U.S. aircraft carrier fire injures sailors during Iran conflict support operations
Fire aboard USS Gerald R. Ford injures two; carrier remains operational in Red Sea
RED SEA — Two U.S. sailors sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a fire broke out Thursday aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. Navy said, adding the ship remains fully mission capable as it continues operations in the Red Sea.
In a statement, the Navy said the blaze started and was contained in the Ford’s main laundry facility and was not combat-related. The sailors were treated and are in stable condition. “There…