18 Injured, Explosion Reported During USS Bonhomme Richard Fire: Officials

18 Injured, Explosion Reported During USS Bonhomme Richard Fire: Officials
Smoke rises from the USS Bonhomme Richard at Naval Base San Diego after an explosion and fire on board the ship, on July 12, 2020. Denis Poroy/AP Photo
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Update at 5 p.m. ET: At least 18 people were hospitalized in the incident, Navy and fire officials have confirmed.
Naval Surface Force wrote that about 160 sailors were on board the vessel at the time, adding that “18 sailors have been transferred to local hospitals.”
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