Overview

• Okinawa prefecture said the U.S. military reported at 4 a.m. that the fire on the dock landing ship USS New Orleans was extinguished.
• The Japan Coast Guard stated at 8:30 a.m. that the blaze was not completely out and maintained water spraying and patrols near White Beach.
• The incident was reported around 5 p.m. on August 20 by U.S. forces to the 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters off Uruma City.
• The U.S. Navy said two sailors sustained minor injuries in the fire.
• Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and civilian vessels initially assisted before civilian craft withdrew after a U.S. warning about hazardous materials, and the Okinawa governor voiced concern citing information about ammunition on board.