12.03.2026 18:11
The U.S. Navy announced that a fire broke out on the Gerald Ford, the country's largest aircraft carrier, in the Red Sea. While it was stated that the fire was not related to combat, two sailors were injured in the incident.
The U.S. Navy reported a fire on the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier in the Red Sea.
FLAMES RISE FROM THE GERALD FORD
The U.S. Navy announced that a fire broke out on the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier. The official statement indicated that the fire was not related to any conflict or external intervention, but was caused by an onboard accident.
TWO SAILORS INJURED
During the incident, two sailors who were affected by smoke or lightly injured were treated by the medical teams on board. It was reported that the fire was brought under control quickly and that there was no disruption to the ship's operational capability.
USS GERALD FORD AIRCRAFT CARRIER
The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), with an estimated cost of about $13 billion, is the most expensive and advanced warship in history. As the first member of the U.S. Navy's next-generation aircraft carrier class, the massive ship is 333 meters long and can carry more than 75 aircraft. Instead of traditional steam catapult systems, the ship uses the latest technology, the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), and has the capacity to operate for 20 years without refueling due to its nuclear reactors.