American aircraft carrier erupts in 'mystery fire' amid Iran conflict
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America's largest aircraft carrier has erupted in a "mystery fire" amid the Iran conflict.Three sailors have been injured after a fire broke out on board the USS Dwight D.
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Eisenhower (CVN-69), the US's largest aircraft carrier, whilst docked at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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A small fire broke out on board the vessel, a Navy spokesman has said, with the sailors being treated by medical teams, but have since returned to full duty.
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They said, speaking to USNI News: "On April 14, USS Dwight D.
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Eisenhower experienced a small fire that was immediately contained and extinguished by ship's force and Norfolk Navy Shipyard personnel, who responded swiftly as trained.
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