8 sailors hurt in USS Eisenhower fire

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Eight sailors were hurt Tuesday after a small fire on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, according to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

Officials initially reported three injuries due to the fire, but later updated their statement to reflect that there were eight people injured.

A spokesperson for Naval Support Activity Portsmouth said the fire was quickly contained and extinguished by the ship’s force and shipyard personnel…

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