Aircraft carrier "USS Gerald R. Ford" returns to Souda after the fire that burned inside it for 30 hours

According to information, the call is related to refueling needs, while the possibility of inspections on the ship due to the recent fire that broke out inside it is being considered.

It is recalled that a New York Times article earlier reported that the fire lasted more than 30 hours.

"Not related to the war"
It is noted that according to a statement from the US Navy, the fire on the largest US warship has been brought under control, is not related to military operations and resulted in the injury of two sailors, without their lives being in danger.

Although the same statement said combat operations on the 100,000-ton ship - which is deployed in the Red Sea - were not affected by the fire, the NYT report presents a different version.

The aircraft carrier "USS Gerald R. Ford" returns to Souda after the fire that burned its interior for 30 hours

Sailors sleep on the floor and on tables
As it is characteristically reported, "conditions for the crew and the air wing of the approximately 4,500 people on the ship worth 13 billion dollars are far from ideal. About 600 sailors lost their beds in the fire and are sleeping on tables or on the floor, while many do not have the opportunity to wash their clothes."

According to US military officials and crew members, the fire broke out in the ship's main laundry room, most likely in a dryer vent, and then spread through the air duct system to different compartments.

The fire was eventually brought under control after sailors fought the flames for more than a day in several "compartments" of the aircraft carrier.

It is recalled that the US aircraft carrier, which has been on a mission for 10 months, had also encountered a problem with the toilets.

The "USS Gerald R. Ford" began its last mission from the Mediterranean, then was sent to the Caribbean as part of the blockade that the US imposed on Venezuela to overthrow Nicolas Maduro and then returned to the Middle East region.

Experts note that such long-term missions leave "marks" on ships and crews. Maintenance schedules are tightly coordinated across the fleet, and extending an aircraft's mission can delay repairs and strain equipment designed for shorter missions.