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Storms cause small fire aboard USS Wisconsin in downtown Norfolk

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NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk fire officials said Friday's storm sparked an electrical fire aboard the USS Wisconsin.

The ship is docked at Nauticus in the harbor in downtown Norfolk.

Fire officials said during the heavy thunderstorms, water got into the ship causing a small electrical fire.

All visitors and workers were escorted off the ship safely.

The ship had minor damage.