BREAKING: BONHOMME RICHARD ON FIRE

This just in: the USS Bonhomme Richard is on fire.

LHD-6, the Bonhomme Richard, is reported to have a belowdecks fire, possibly in the hangar bay. The fire is reported to be a 3 alarm fire, with local and federal firefighters responding.

There are reports of an explosion between decks and injuries have been reported.

The ship is in port at San Diego.

This is a Breaking Story and will be updated as more information becomes available