USS Gerald Ford to return to Souda after 30-hour fire

The American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is expected to return to the port of Souda in Crete on Wednesday for refuelling and potential inspections following a fire that burned for more than 30 hours.

The fire, which began in the ship’s central laundry, spread through air ducts to multiple compartments.

Around 600 sailors lost their beds and were forced to sleep on tables or the floor, while many were unable to wash their clothes.

Two sailors were injured in the incident.