Fire aboard Hue City; No injuries

Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command
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Date: 04.15.2014
Posted: 04.15.2014 13:55
News ID: 126055

NORFOLK, Va. – A fire broke out aboard USS Hue City (CG 66) late Monday, April 14 as the ship was transiting the Atlantic.

There were no injuries as a result of the fire, and the ship continues to operate under its own power. The extent of the damage is being assessed, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Hue City departed Mayport, Fla., Friday, April 11, for deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.