The transport dock ship USS New Orleans caught fire Wednesday off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Only minor injuries were reported. File Photo by Jared Apollo Burgamy/U.S. Navy/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy reported a fire aboard the amphibious docking ship USS New Orleans on Thursday. It was anchored near White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa, Japan.
U.S. Navy crews and Japanese Coast Guard crews extinguished the fire about 4 a.m. Japan Standard Time, the Navy's 7th Fleet said. The blaze began at about 4 p.m.Wednesday, and the cause is under investigation.
The crew of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego helped New Orleans sailors fight the fire. The San Diego is moored at White Beach.
Two sailors suffered minor injuries and were treated aboard the New Orleans.
