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On Tuesday, a small fire broke out on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), an aircraft carrier stationed at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, resulting in injuries to three Navy sailors.
According to a Navy spokesperson speaking to Fox News Digital, the blaze was quickly contained and extinguished by both the ship’s crew and Norfolk Navy Shipyard personnel, who acted promptly as per their training.
The three injured sailors received medical attention on board for minor injuries and were soon able to return to their duties, the spokesperson confirmed.
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, navigates the Elizabeth River en route to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Evan Antonisse)
The source of the fire is still unknown, as the Navy continues to investigate the incident.
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower has been moored at the shipyard for more than a year following a nine-month deployment to the Red Sea in 2023, defending against drone and missile attacks from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, Fox News Digital previously reported.
Eisenhower is scheduled for Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kade Bise)
It is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance including comprehensive work on the carrier’s propulsion systems, crew habitability, combat systems and aviation support capabilities, according to the Navy.
In addition to routine maintenance, upgrades to critical systems will ensure the carrier remains mission-ready and extends its operational effectiveness.
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is moored at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mercy Crowe)
The spokesperson said it is unclear if maintenance availability will be extended as a result of the fire.