An Explosion on a US Navy ship moored at a base in California caused a massive fire on Sunday injuring 21 people – 17 of the sailors, according to the naval operations chief. The USS Bonhomme Richard, an amphibious assault vessel, was in port for repairs at its home base in San Diego when the explosion occurred around 8:30 local time on Sunday (15:30 GMT).

Thick smoke from large parts of the 844-foot (257-meter) warship sees billowing, as firefighters on tugboats attempting to contain the blaze using water cannon. The injury with minor injuries taking to the hospital. Several firefighters also reportedly endured burns and inhalation of smoke. Rear Admiral Charles Brown, a Pentagon spokesman for the US Navy, said the wounded sailors had suffered mainly smoke inhalation and mild burns. At the time there are around 160 sailors on board, and all account for, the Us Navy state. The ship usually holds about 1,000 crews.

Over the next 90 minutes, two guide-missile destroyers dock nearby-the USS Fitzgerald and the USS Russell-transfer to piers further from the burning submarine, the Navy state in a statement. By 3 pm local time (22:00 GMT), smoke from the fire began to ease.

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Navy spokesman Mike Raney is based in San Diego. He states that the precise origin and cause of the blaze to identify. But there was no clear proof of foul play. Munitions carry aboard warships are typically offloading as a security precaution. He told the Reuters news agency before the vessels enter the port for maintenance. According to a civilian contractor on the scene spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity. The fire broke out below the ship’s waterline, making it more difficult to bring under control. Also, possibly spread to the vessel’s fuel systems.

The Bonhomme Richard, commissioned in 1998. It equips to bring helicopters and ground troops fighting the US Marine Corps into combat. Throughout the years, the vessel has engaged in many military operations. Also, has also starred in a number of Hollywood movies-including the 2012 sci-fi action movie “Battleship.”

So, the movie features Liam Neeson and singer Rihanna. Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s founding fathers and author of the famous Poor Richard’s Almanack. Thus, he writes under the alias Poor Richard or Richard Saunders, assigns to the ship.

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