Japan: Fire Reported on Shimakaze Destroyer Ship

A fire was reported on the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force missile destroyer Shimakaze, said the Coast Guard.
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Japan: Fire Reported on Shimakaze Destroyer Ship
Jack Phillips
10/9/2013
Updated:
7/18/2015

A fire was reported on the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force missile destroyer Shimakaze, said the Coast Guard.

Voice of America correspondent Steve Herman reported on the incident but did not elaborate.

He also did not disclose where the destroyer was when the fire broke out.

It is unclear if there were any injuries.

Story is developing; check back for updates.

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Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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