clearvision Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Sea Coast Online: A fire that went to at least four alarms was still burning aboard the USS Miami nuclear-powered submarine Wednesday night at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, six hours after it began, according to the yard's commander. While the fire - located mainly in living areas and in control spaces - continues to burn, the situation is improving, said Base Commander Capt. Bryant Fuller in a statement to the media at about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. Six people were injured fighting the fire and were either treated at the scene or transported to a hospital, said Fuller. One of the injured was a firefighter who suffered heat exhaustion but who was conscious and alert, he said. According to Fuller, the cause of the fire is still unknown but a full investigation would follow. Fuller said the nuclear reactor is not active and that there are no weapons aboard the sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raygun Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Prayers up for the crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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