GF Default – USS Indianapolis to arrive in Mayport
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Six people were taken to a hospital following a fire aboard the USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) at Naval Station Mayport Wednesday, a spokesperson told News4JAX.
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded to the vessel around 12:18 p.m. All six individuals suffered minor injuries.
Naval Station Mayport did not release specifics on the nature of those injuries.
All six personnel have since been treated and released, returning to the ship following their hospital visits, according to Mayport officials.
The cause and location of the fire aboard the ship are still under review, the Mayport spokesperson said.
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