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Story summary
- On April 16, 2026, three Navy sailors were injured in a fire aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia.
- The fire was quickly contained by crew and shipyard personnel.
- The cause is under investigation.
- The carrier has been at the shipyard for a year for maintenance after a 2023 deployment, with the fire's effect on the schedule uncertain.
- Upgrades are underway to improve its effectiveness.
