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USS MONONGAHELA (AO 178), Explosion/Fire, 1 November 1989      

 

On November 1, 1989, the Cimarron class oiler, USS Monongahela (AO 178) experienced a fire in the engine room while operating off the coast of Spain. There were no casualties but nine injuries reported as a result of the fire.