Event Brief
Fire on U.S. Aircraft Carrier Gerald R. Ford
Filed: Mar 16, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET
Summary: A fire on the USS Gerald R. Ford lasted for hours during its deployment in the Middle East.
WHO: USS Gerald R. Ford
WHAT: Fire incident
WHEN: Mar 16, 2026 at 5:33 PM ET
WHERE: Middle East
WHY: Ongoing deployment
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