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Fire breaks out on France’s only aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle

A fire broke out aboard France's only aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle. The blaze has been extinguished and the ship is at the country's main naval port for maintenance.

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Fire breaks out on France's only aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle
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A fire broke out aboard France's only aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle. French media, including Le Figaro, reported this, citing the Maritime Prefecture of the Mediterranean.

According to that information, the vessel is at the country's main naval port for maintenance. The fire has already been extinguished.

No other details of the incident are provided.

In July, the aircraft carrier returned to its port in Toulon after a deployment in the Middle East.

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