A fire broke out on board the USS Gerald R. Ford on March 12 and burned for more than 30 hours while the ship was deployed in the Red Sea.
The incident damaged sleeping areas, forcing over 600 sailors to sleep on floors, tables, and other available spaces.
The fire started in a laundry room, in a dryer exhaust vent, and then spread through the ship’s ventilation system into nearby sections, including berthing areas.
Sailors worked continuously for over a day to bring it under control.
The exact cause is still being investigated, but early reports suggest it was accidental and not linked to any combat activity.
The aircraft carrier has a crew of about 4,500 people, so around one-eighth of those onboard were affected by the damage. Along with sleeping spaces, laundry services were also disrupted, making daily life on board more difficult.
At least two sailors suffered minor injuries and later returned
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