NCIS seeks help in solving ship fire case
By Geoff Ziezulewicz
May 3, 06:24 PM
A fire broke out in December aboard the guided-missile destroyer Carney, sending six sailors to the hospital for smoke inhalation. Investigators believe it was set intentionally. (Navy)
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is seeking the public’s help in solving a suspected arson case aboard the guided-missile destroyer Carney that took place just before Christmas at the warship’s home in Mayport, Florida.
NCIS is offering a $2,000 reward to anyone with information on the Dec. 23 blaze, which sent six sailors to the hospital for smoke inhalation, officials said at the time.
Anyone with information can reach the agency at NCIS.navy.mil, and can report a tip anonymously.
A fire scene examination by NCIS, other federal authorities and Florida investigators “determined that the fire was a non-accidental fire caused by human means,” NCIS spokesman Jeff Houston said in an email.
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