Washington (HRNW) – A newly released video showing damage caused by a fire aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, has sparked renewed debate over the extent of the incident and the accuracy of initial official assessments.
According to U.S. media reports, CNN has released exclusive footage showing significant fire damage inside the vessel. The video reportedly reveals extensive destruction in crew living quarters and several internal sections of the ship.
The report states that the U.S. Navy initially maintained that the fire was brought under control quickly and that the aircraft carrier remained fully operational. However, the newly surfaced footage has led to questions about whether the damage was more severe than originally described.
An American sailor interviewed by the media said crew members feared the ship could be lost during the incident. According to the sailor, the situation was highly dangerous and emergency response efforts continued for several hours before the fire was contained.
CNN also reported that full repairs to the USS Gerald R. Ford could take at least a year, a development that could potentially affect U.S. naval readiness and operational planning.
The fire reportedly occurred in March during a period of heightened tensions and military activity involving Iran. At the time, the U.S. Navy stated that two personnel had been injured and received immediate medical treatment, while the ship’s operational capability remained intact.
Following the release of the new video, discussions have intensified regarding the actual extent of the damage and whether initial public statements fully reflected the seriousness of the incident.
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