One Expensive Smoke

[ALostTexan]

Navy cites smoking as cause of $70 million carrier fire

Smoking appears to have sparked a fire that caused $70 million in damage to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington, Naval officials said Wednesday.

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found unauthorized smoking by a crew member appeared to have ignited flammable liquids and other combustible material that were improperly stored. The other officer was relieved of duty for substandard performance.

Wow. $70 million in damage, plus over 30 sailors injured after working for 12-hours to put out the fire. Very expensive smoke for someone...