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US Navy ship erupts in flames near Japan

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A US Navy ship, the USS New Orleans, caught fire while docked in Okinawa, Japan, on Wednesday 20 August 2025.
The incident occurred close to an American military port at approximately 5pm local time.
Footage showed multiple fire engines attempting to extinguish the blaze, with crews from both the US military and Japan Self-Defense Forces responding.
The Japan Coast Guard confirmed no injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
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