Navy punishes more than two dozen for USS Bonhomme Richard fire
The Navy found the lack of fire prevention measures and inadequate response to the July 2020 fire ultimately led to the destruction of the USS Bonhomme Richard.
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The Navy found the lack of fire prevention measures and inadequate response to the July 2020 fire ultimately led to the destruction of the USS Bonhomme Richard.
The fire marked one of the worst noncombat warship disasters in recent memory and the vessel had to be scrapped.
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Firefighters are struggling to control a raging fire aboard a U.S. Navy warship docked in San Diego. The blaze broke out Sunday morning, and despite an all-out effort with helicopters and fire boats, the fire is still burning. David Martin reports.
A U.S Navy ship caught fire Sunday morning at Naval Base San Diego. At least 18 were injured aboard the USS Bonhomee Richard.
The findings, released Wednesday, found that 36 individuals —including the ship's captain and five admirals — were responsible for the loss of the ship.
The Navy identified Ryan Sawyer Mays as the sailor who set the blaze that ultimately destroyed the ship.
The Navy has charged a sailor with starting the fire last year that destroyed a U.S. warship docked off San Diego. The fire, aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, burned for more than four days and was one of the Navy's worst warship fires outside of combat.
A senior defense official told The Associated Press that arson is suspected as the cause of a July 12 fire that left extensive damage to the USS Bonhomme Richard. A U.S. Navy sailor is being questioned as a potential suspect. CBS Los Angeles reports.
A few weeks after a blaze broke out aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego, sailors describe the battle against the ferocious fire.
The Navy has launched an investigation into a devastating fire aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard. At least 40 sailors and 23 civilians were hurt, and questions remain if the ship will survive the damage. David Martin reports.