USS Constellation Puts Out Fire in Main Machinery Room
Navy Newsstand
Release Date: 11/12/2002
From Third Fleet Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The crew of USS Constellation (CV 64) quickly responded to a main machinery room fire Nov. 8, preventing any serious injuries or degradation to the ship's ability to continue its deployment.
The fire, which broke out in one of Constellation's four main machinery rooms, was caused by a fuel oil leak. The affected space was immediately evacuated and installed fire fighting equipment contained the fire until the ship's fire parties and damage control teams extinguished it.
Only minor injuries occurred and damage assessment is ongoing. Initial assessment indicates there is minimal damage, and the ship is continuing it current mission.
The Constellation Battle Group is headed to the North Arabian Sea for a regularly scheduled deployment. Constellation departed San Diego Nov. 2.
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