May 24 06:11 AM US/Easternfire+ (AP) - YOKOSUKA, Japan, May 24 (Kyodo)—A U.S. Navy commander hinted Saturday that the deployment of the carrier USS George Washington to Yokosuka, planned for August, could be delayed due to a fire that broke out on the nuclear-powered vessel.
U.S. Naval Forces Japan Commander Rear Adm. James Kelly told reporters the accident could possibly have an "impact on George Washington's schedule."
Kelly also said two sailors, rather than one as announced earlier, were treated for burns after the fire aboard the U.S. Navy vessel while it was traveling in the Pacific Ocean off South America on Thursday morning.
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