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Sub fire could have ripple effects for Navy fleet

The Navy is evaluating whether it's worth spending millions of dollars to repair the USS Miami, the nuclear-powered submarine damaged in a fire in a Maine shipyard. If the submarine is scrapped, the fleet could feel the effects for years.
Nuclear sub fire doused, leaves seven with minor injuries (+video)

A fire aboard the USS Miami, docked in a Maine shipyard, was put out Thursday morning. The nuclear reactor was shutdown, and no weapons were on board.
Fire burning aboard nuclear sub USS Miami

Local news outlets are reporting that several firefighters have been injured.

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Topic: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

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Sub fire could have ripple effects for Navy fleet

Nuclear sub fire doused, leaves seven with minor injuries (+video)

Fire burning aboard nuclear sub USS Miami

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