Fire Continues To Burn Aboard The USS Bonhomme Richard

A fire broke out aboard the USS Bonhomme Rechard, an amphibious assault vessel, while docked at Naval Base San Diego. The incident resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to 17 sailors and four civilians. The fire, believed to have started in a cargo hold, is under investigation. The ship, which returned from Japan in 2018, has been undergoing extensive upgrades. Firefighting efforts are ongoing, and it may take several days to fully extinguish the blaze.

In which year did the USS Bonhomme Richard return to the US?

What was the estimated cost of upgrades and refurbishments for the USS Bonhomme Richard?