Reports on March 16, citing unnamed crew members and military sources, indicate that a fire inside the laundry compartment of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford lasted for more than 30 hours before it was fully brought under control.

According to the sources, dozens of sailors were exposed to smoke during the prolonged firefighting effort aboard the vessel. While the incident reportedly caused concern among crew members, officials have yet to release full details regarding the extent of injuries or operational impact on the carrier.