On the burning for the third day, the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), standing at the pier of a naval base in san diego, part of the take-off deck collapsed.
According to local media, huge sections of the deck fell into the ship, cracked ship hull closer to the waterline, puffs of thick smoke from the cracks. The fire has already damaged one of the superstructures on the deck of the ship, in particular, damaged bridge and mast, which collapsed. Due to the accumulated water, the ship precipitated and tipped. Rescue teams pump water.
Fire extinguishing operation continues, however, despite all efforts made, fails to extinguish it. The main focus is inside the universal landing ship and there is no way to get to it. Currently, fire boats are located around the ship, watering a ship. Besides, three helicopters circling above him, discharging water to the UDC deck.
Pacific Fleet Surface Command Reported 59 victims of fire extinguishing at the moment. However, none of the victims needs hospitalization..
59 human, including 36 sailors and 23 civilians, received minor injuries due to heat stroke and smoke poisoning. None of them are currently in the hospital.
– It said in a statement.
Fire Report Received in 08:30 local time on sunday, 12 July. Fire started in cargo compartment on lower deck, where a large amount of property and equipment of the marine corps is stored. The situation is complicated by the presence of more 3,5 thousand tons of fuel, two decks below. Unknown cause of fire.
