Blaze on U.S. Naval Ship Near Okinawa

A fire erupted on the U.S. naval ship New Orleans near Okinawa, Japan. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, and Japan's Self-Defence Forces are combatting the blaze.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Tokyo | Updated: 20-08-2025 16:26 IST | Created: 20-08-2025 16:26 IST
Blaze on U.S. Naval Ship Near Okinawa
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A blaze broke out on the U.S. naval ship New Orleans near Okinawa on Wednesday, according to public broadcaster NHK. The incident occurred in southern Japan, causing immediate response efforts.

Authorities confirmed that there have been no injuries reported at the moment. Japanese Self-Defence Force vessels are actively engaged in firefighting measures to control the situation.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation while emergency teams are working diligently to contain the spread as quickly as possible.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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