USS Bonhomme Richard burns for the second day.

USS Bonhomme Richard burns for the second day.

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A fire broke out in the lower vehicle storage area of a ship at the San Diego Naval base, leading to an explosion. Firefighters are battling the flames, and the cause is unknown. Rear Admiral Philip Sobek reported damage to the ship's front deck and superstructure. The ship, without munitions but with a million gallons of fuel, poses a risk. 59 sailors and civilians are injured. The ship was undergoing upgrades for F35 jets, and its fire suppression system was off for maintenance. Helicopters and sailors are working to save the ship, but it could burn down to the waterline.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the fire reportedly begin on the naval ship?

In the lower vehicle storage area

In the crew quarters

In the engine room

On the upper deck

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the status of the ship's munitions during the fire?

Unknown

Without munitions

Partially loaded

Fully loaded

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many sailors and civilians were reported as non-critically injured?

59

45

30

75

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the ship's fire suppression system being disengaged?

It was outdated

It was not needed

It was undergoing maintenance

It was malfunctioning

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the San Diego Fire Department chief say about the potential outcome of the fire?

The fire was under control

The ship could burn down to the waterline

The fire would be out soon

The ship could be saved