US Navy Ship Catches Fire at Allied Port
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A fire broke out aboard the USS New Orleans in the vicinity of Okinawa, Japan, the U.S Navy confirmed.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Navy said crews are responding to the fire.
"We will provide more details as they become available," the spokesperson said in a statement.
No injuries were initially reported, according to Japan's NHK.
There was no immediate information on the cause of the fire.
This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
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