Six sailors injured in ship fire at Naval Station Mayport

Vehicle Fire Jacksonville Florida in Jacksonville, Florida: Six U.S. Navy sailors sustained minor injuries after a fire broke out aboard the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis while it was pier-side at Naval Station Mayport in Florida. The fire started late Wednesday morning and was described as localized and quickly contained by onboard crews working with base emergency responders and Mayport Fire and Emergency Services. Six sailors were transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment of minor injuries, with all expected to recover fully. No serious or life-threatening injuries and no civilian casualties were reported.