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Fire Extinguished on USS New Orleans off Okinawa Coast
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By Marina Silva | OKINAWA, JAPAN – 2025/08/21 08:29:17
A fire that broke out on a U.S. warship off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, was extinguished early Thursday, approximately 12 hours after it began. Two sailors were treated for minor injuries.
The U.S.Navy’s 7th Fleet said in a statement that the fire on the USS New Orleans started around 4 p.m. Wednesday local time (3 a.m. ET). The 684-foot amphibious transport dock ship was anchored near the White Beach Naval Facility at the time.
Inquiry Underway
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to the Navy.
Crews from the USS San Diego, a similar ship that was moored nearby, along with the Japanese military and coast guard, assisted sailors in battling the flames.
The Navy stated that the crew will remain on the USS New Orleans, which was commissioned in 2007 and has a capacity of 800 personnel.
This incident occurs five years after a devastating fire on the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego, which injured more than 60 sailors and civilians. In 2022, a sailor accused of intentionally setting the fire on the $1.2 billion warship was acquitted.
The July 2020 fire,which burned for five days,led to a Navy investigation that revealed widespread failures in leadership and training.
Frequently asked Questions
what caused the fire on the USS New Orleans?
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the U.S. Navy.
Were there any injuries?
Yes, two sailors were treated for minor injuries.
Where was the ship located when the fire broke out?
The USS New Orleans was anchored near the White Beach Naval Facility off the coast of Okinawa, Japan.
