A fire reportedly broke out on a U.S. Navy destroyer.
According to a report by CBS News on April 30, earlier this week, the USS Higgins, a guided missile destroyer belonging to the U.S. Navy's Seventh Fleet, experienced a major fire. As of the 29th, there have been no reports of casualties.
Several unnamed U.S. officials told the media that the fire caused the USS Higgins' power and propulsion systems to fail.
The report stated that the cause of the fire on the USS Higgins and its exact location are unclear, and detailed information regarding the damaged areas of the hull and related repairs is also unknown.
According to data from a ship tracking website, the USS Higgins docked in Singapore in February.
The USS Higgins is homeported in Yokosuka, Japan, and is a key vessel of the U.S. Navy in Asia.
USS Higgins, a U.S. Navy destroyer, experienced a significant fire incident that led to failures in its power and propulsion systems. As of April 29, 2023, there have been no reports of casualties. The cause of the fire and the ship's exact location remain unclear.
- USS Higgins experienced a major fire incident.
- The fire caused power and propulsion system failures.
- No casualties have been reported as of April 29, 2023.
- The cause of the fire and the exact location of the ship are unclear.
- USS Higgins is based in Yokosuka, Japan.