Washington - Reuters. The U.S. Army confirmed on Thursday that two sailors suffered minor injuries due to a fire unrelated to combat on the U.S. aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford. In a statement, it said that the injured are receiving necessary medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries, and their condition is stable. It added: 'No damage was done to the ship's propulsion system, and the aircraft carrier remains fully operational.' The aircraft carrier is participating in military operations against Iran and is currently deployed in the Red Sea.
Two sailors injured on U.S. aircraft carrier
The U.S. Army confirmed two sailors suffered minor injuries from a fire on the Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier. The fire was unrelated to combat. The ship remains fully operational.