Published on, Aug. 21 -- August 21, 2025 2:01 PM

A fire broke out on the US Navy ship USS New Orleans off Japan's Okinawa coast on Wednesday and was finally extinguished after 12 hours, the US 7th Fleet reported Thursday.

Local Japanese vessels helped control the blaze. Initially, the US military requested Japan's assistance, later canceled it, and then renewed the request around 7:30 pm, prompting a coordinated firefighting effort overnight.

Four Japanese vessels, including Coast Guard, navy, and private contractor ships, worked throughout the night to douse the fire, according to Japan Coast Guard spokesman Tetsuhiro Azumahiga.

Two US sailors sustained minor injuries from the fire and were treated onboard. The ship's crew remained o...