21 INJURIES, NO DEATHS: As of midnight (3 a.m. EDT), the fire that filled the sky over San Diego with billowing clouds of smoke continued to burn below decks of the helicopter carrier USS Bonhomme Richard, threatening to damage the $760 million warship beyond repair.

“As of [11 p.m] PST, defensive operations continue on board USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD6),” said a tweet by Navy Surface Forces. “Additionally, aerial firefighting operations commenced via helicopter water bucket at [10:30 p.m.] PST with two helicopters from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron THREE.”

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