It began as a routine day at Naval Base San Diego until frantic screams erupted aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard as flames ...

A Routine Overhaul That Turned Into a DisasterUSS Bonhomme Richard was a four billion dollar amphibious assault ship undergoing upgrades in San Diego to support F35B operations. After nearly two years ...

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In this July 12, 2020, file photo, smoke rises from the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego after an explosion and fire on board the ship at Naval Base San Diego. AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File SAN DIEGO -- ...

A fierce blaze that ignited Sunday morning aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard at a San Diego naval base continues to rage, reaching temperatures up to 1,000 degrees, officials say. More than 400 sailors ...

A helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3 combats a fire aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) at Naval Base San Diego, Tuesday, July 14, 2020. A Navy ...

(WASHINGTON) — A U.S. Navy sailor is being questioned by investigators for possible arson after allegedly starting the massive fire on the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego in July, according to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On July 12, 2020, the USS Bonhomme Richard caught fire. The vessel ...

Navy prosecutors alleged Monday that a sailor charged with setting the fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard last year was “disgruntled” after dropping out of Navy SEAL training, while his ...

Many fires that happen aboard Navy ships while they’re in port aren’t documented, leaving the service without an accurate idea of how widespread the problem is, a government watchdog agency found. The ...

The Navy is debating whether to keep the ship after the damage. A U.S. Navy sailor is being questioned by investigators for possible arson after allegedly starting the massive fire on the USS Bonhomme ...