USS Indianapolis Littoral Combat Ship Catches Fire at Mayport, 7 Injured
A fire broke out aboard the USS Indianapolis (LCS-17) at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, on June 24, injuring seven sailors.
According to USNI News and Stars and Stripes, a U.S. Navy littoral combat ship caught fire on June 24, injuring seven personnel.
At approximately 11:30 a.m. local time on June 24, the USS Indianapolis (LCS-17) experienced a fire while pierside at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. The fire was extinguished by the crew and base firefighters.
Naval Surface Force Atlantic stated that seven injured sailors were evaluated at a local hospital and have since been released.
This is the latest in a series of U.S. Navy ship fires over the past three months.
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