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USS Bonhomme Richard explosion
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Admiral Rockwell Tory
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You won't either. When that system is "tagged out" you have to have a fully manned fire team standing by. If they didn't, someone will be hanged!I have heard the fire suppression system was turned off due to maintenance, but have not heard that officially.
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They stated it was and they were energizing the system after the fire started, and then the explosion occurred. Asked about it in the news conference above.You won't either. When that system is "tagged out" you have to have a fully manned fire team standing by. If they didn't, someone will be hanged!I have heard the fire suppression system was turned off due to maintenance, but have not heard that officially.
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Damage assessments on the ship are ongoing, but the Navy says so far the four main engineering spaces have no major damage.
The fire has also stayed away from the fuel tanks, with Rear Admiral Philip Sobeck saying there is no threat there and adding "the ship is stable and the structure is safe," during a news briefing Tuesday.
The Navy and NCIS are also warning people to be mindful of possible scams of people establishing fake GoFundMe and other fundraisers for Sailors.
The Navy says it is taking care of all essential items for Bonhomme Richard Sailors affected by the fire.
An investigation is underway to determine how the fire started.
Crews continue to fight fire on USS Bonhomme Richard days later
Damage assessments on the ship are ongoing, but the Navy says so far the four main engineering spaces have no major damage.
The fire has also stayed away from the fuel tanks, with Rear Admiral Philip Sobeck saying there is no threat there and adding "the ship is stable and the structure is safe," during a news briefing Tuesday.
The Navy and NCIS are also warning people to be mindful of possible scams of people establishing fake GoFundMe and other fundraisers for Sailors.
The Navy says it is taking care of all essential items for Bonhomme Richard Sailors affected by the fire.
An investigation is underway to determine how the fire started.
Crews continue to fight fire on USS Bonhomme Richard days later
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The fire is out!
www.upi.com
Fires aboard USS Bonhomme Richard are out, Navy says - UPI.com
All fires on the USS Bonhomme Richard have been extinguished, the Navy announced Thursday afternoon.
www.upi.com
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Adm. Gilday tours fire damage to USS Bonhomme Richard; shipâs future still to be determined
The fire aboard the amphibious assault ship started Sunday morning and lasted more than four days, spreading throughout the ship. During the effort to extinguish the multiple fires, 40 sailors and 23 civilians were treated for minor injuries.
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