Tue. Mar 17th, 2026

‘It Took 30 Hours to Extinguish’: What We Know About the Fire Aboard the U.S. Aircraft Carrier Gerald R. Ford

It took sailors ‘more than 30 hours’ to extinguish a fire that broke out in the main laundry room of the USS Gerald R. Ford on Thursday, March 12.

By Rupert Blackwood

Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people

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