A fire broke out aboard the United States aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford, injuring two service members, according to a statement released by the US military on Thursday. The incident occurred in the ship’s main laundry space, and officials confirmed that the fire was not related to combat operations.

The US Central Command stated that the blaze was not caused by any hostile action or warfare. However, the military did not disclose the current location of the carrier at the time of the incident. The USS Gerald Ford is one of the US Navy’s major aircraft carriers, but no further details were provided about the extent of the damage or the condition of the injured personnel.

The military’s statement focused on clarifying that the fire was accidental and not linked to any external threat, while investigations into the cause and impact of the incident are expected to continue.