US Navy ship erupts in flames near Japan

21 Aug 2025 • 1:43 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • A US Navy ship, the USS New Orleans, caught fire while docked in Okinawa, Japan, on Wednesday 20 August 2025.
  • The incident occurred close to an American military port at approximately 5pm local time.
  • Footage showed multiple fire engines attempting to extinguish the blaze, with crews from both the US military and Japan Self-Defense Forces responding.
  • The Japan Coast Guard confirmed no injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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