Fire aboard Navy destroyer USS Higgins, officials say
Summary
A fire occurred on the USS Higgins, a U.S. Navy destroyer stationed in the Indo-Pacific region, causing loss of power and propulsion. No injuries have been reported, and details about the fire's cause or damage are still unknown.Key Facts
- The USS Higgins is a guided-missile destroyer active in the U.S. Navy's Indo-Pacific Command area.
- The fire disabled the ship’s electricity and propulsion systems.
- No U.S. Navy personnel were hurt in the fire as of the latest reports.
- The exact cause of the fire and the specific damage on the ship have not been disclosed.
- The USS Higgins was last noted to be in Singapore in February and is homeported in Yokosuka, Japan.
- The destroyer belongs to the Navy’s 7th Fleet, which plays a key role in U.S. military operations in more than half the world.
- The ship is named after Marine Colonel William Higgins, who was captured and killed in 1988 during a United Nations mission in Lebanon.
- This fire follows recent incidents on other Navy ships, including fires on two aircraft carriers that led to several sailor injuries.
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