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Laundry fire reported aboard USS Gerald R. Ford in Red Sea, 2 sailors injured
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· March 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred aboard the USS Gerald R.
A laundry fire has been reported on a US naval vessel. The incident occurred aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford, which is currently located in the Red Sea.
As a result of the fire, two sailors were injured. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the fire started in the ship's laundry area. Further information about the fire and the condition of the injured sailors is available from KHOU Houston.
For those seeking more information, the source of this report is KHOU Houston, based in The Woodlands , TX. They may have additional details about the incident on the USS Gerald R. Ford.
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Category: safety Published: March 12, 2026 Source: KHOU Houston Reading time: 1 min
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