[ABC News} Defense officials say it's too soon to tell what the ship's future will be.The U.S. Navy said that at least one fire continues to burn aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, as progress is being made in extinguishing the fire that has raged in San Diego's harbor since Sunday morning.
A defense official told ABC News that as of Tuesday evening the fire was 80% contained.
Defense officials acknowledged that the fire has caused serious damage aboard the ship and that they face tough decisions about the ship's future, including whether the ship will be able to continue in service.
More at link, including a video.
Video mentioned that there are burn marks on the hull from the fire inside, which pretty much meant the hull is a total loss due to distempering of the hull steel.
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