Fire on USS Indianapolis injures 6 at Naval Station Mayport

Published
June 24, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Jacksonville, Florida
Naval Station Mayport, USS Indianapolis (LCS 17)
Incident type
Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Jacksonville Florida in Jacksonville, Florida: A fire broke out aboard the USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida, around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded to the vessel around 12:18 p.m. Six personnel suffered minor injuries and were taken to a hospital, where they were treated and released and returned to the ship. The localized fire was quickly extinguished by Mayport Fire and Emergency Services and the ship's crew, and the cause and location of the fire remain under review.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
ship's personnel Unknown Injured

Original reporting

Fire on USS Indianapolis injures 6 at Naval Station Mayport

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