Imagine a floating city, powered by nuclear reactors, carrying 75 warplanes and 5,000 people. Now imagine a fire breaking out. You'll learn why even a small fire on an aircraft carrier is a massive deal, the specific dangers involved, and the rigorous measures taken by the U.S. Navy to prevent catastrophe and ensure the safety of these critical assets.
A modern aircraft carrier is essentially a 100,000-ton floating bomb, packed with enough jet fuel, ordnance, and complex machinery to make any fire a potential disaster.