The New York Times, citing multiple U.S. military officials and sailors, reported on local time on the 16th that the fire on the U.S. "Ford" aircraft carrier lasted more than 30 hours before it was extinguished.
The U.S. Central Command on the 12th issued a statement on social media saying that a fire broke out on the "Ford" aircraft carrier. The statement said that the fire in the ship's laundry room had been controlled, and two injured soldiers were receiving treatment.
Photo of the "Ford" aircraft carrier, source: foreign media
The New York Times reported in its latest update that sailors took more than 30 hours to put out the fire on the "Ford" aircraft carrier. The fire burned the bunks, and more than 600 sailors and crew members had to sleep on the floor and tables all the time.
The New York Times said that the deployment of the "Ford" aircraft carrier has entered its tenth month. Usually, the deployment time of an aircraft carrier does not exceed six months. Analysts said that if the deployment time exceeds six months, it is very difficult for both the aircraft carrier and the crew. "The ship also gets tired, and it suffers serious wear and tear from prolonged deployment," said retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral John Kirby, a former Pentagon spokesperson. "It is impossible to have a ship operating at high intensity for a long time and expect it and its crew to maintain their best condition."
The report said that the U.S. Navy did not respond to the request for comment. The "Ford" aircraft carrier is currently participating in military operations against Iran in the Red Sea.
Source: Global Times
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