Firefighters, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3, Sailors from local #SanDiego commands mobilize to combat a fire blazing aboard #USSBonhommeRichard (LHD 6)

As of 3:30 p.m. Pacific time July 13, firefighting teams continue operations on board @LHD6BHR. 59 personnel, 36 @USNavy Sailors and 23 civilians, have been treated for minor injuries including heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation. Currently, there are no personnel hospitalized.

Below is a statement from Cmdr. Chris Wright, Response Department Head, Coast Guard Sector San Diego. – “While the @USNavy continues to effect response actions to quell the fire aboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD, the @USCG continues to assess environmental sensitivities –

The Navy has contracted an Oil Spill Response Organization to preemptively deploy protective boom to guard against any potential environmental concerns. A one-nautical mile safety zone has been established to ensure the safety of the maritime public.

Additionally, a one-nautical mile temporary flight-restriction zone from surface to 3,000 feet altitude has been established to maintain the safety of all firefighting aircraft. Neighboring marinas are also currently being advised to utilize protective safety measures.

As of 06:30 a.m. Pacific time, firefighting teams continue operations on board USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), 57 personnel, 34 U.S. Navy Sailors and 23 civilians, have been treated for minor injuries including heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation. Of those, 5 remain hospitalized for observation and are currently in stable condition.

As of 3:30 a.m. PST, firefighting teams continue operations on board USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in addition to aerial firefighting operations that commenced via helicopter water bucket at 10:30 p.m. PST with two helicopters from HSC-3.

As of 3:30 a.m. PST, there are 5 Sailors admitted to local hospitals for observation. All are in stable condition.

12 July: Fire Rages aboard USS Bonhomme and is not contained, with a long fight ahead. Sailors from local #SanDiego commands mobilize to provide equipment & help combat a fire the broke out aboard #USSBonhommeRichard (LHD 6) at Naval Base San Diego more than 24 hours ago.

As of 06:30 a.m. Pacific time, firefighting teams continue operations on board USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), 57 personnel, 34 @USNavy Sailors and 23 civilians, have been treated for minor injuries including heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation.
Of those, 5 remain hospitalized for observation and are currently in stable condition.