Arson suspected as cause of ship
fire at San Diego Navy base
Posted By: NorthernDog, 8/27/2020 2:16:55 PM
SAN DIEGO — Arson is suspected as the cause of a July 12 fire that left extensive damage to the USS Bonhomme Richard and a U.S. Navy sailor is being questioned as a potential suspect, a senior defense official said Wednesday. The sailor was being questioned but was not detained and defense department leaders were notified of the development, the official said. The official, with knowledge of the investigation, spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to provide details not yet made public. The amphibious assault ship burned for more than four days and was the Navy’s worst
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It would cost up to $4 billion to replace such a ship. The perp should have to walk the plank.