Overview

• The amphibious transport dock reported a fire around 5 p.m. local time while moored at White Beach in Uruma City, Okinawa.
• U.S. Navy crews and Japanese Coast Guard and Self-Defense Force units put out the blaze, with officials reporting no injuries and no oil spills.
• A defense official said the fire was contained to multiple decks near the bow, though the full extent of damage has not been determined.
• A Marine Corps official said no Marines were aboard when the incident occurred, and the number of sailors present was not immediately clear.
• U.S. 7th Fleet has opened an investigation into the cause as analysts note potential effects on amphibious readiness already reported at about 41%.