US Navy fires two over George Washington Carrier fire

U.S. Navy boots captain after fire on carrier
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Navy fires captain, executive officer of carrier George Washington

Practices on officers' ship led to massive fire on board, Navy believes

Flammable liquids, cigarette smoking were allowed in prohibited areas, Navy finds

From Mike Mount
CNN Pentagon Producer

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The U.S. Navy fired the captain and executive officer of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier George Washington on Wednesday because of a massive fire that damaged the ship in May, Navy officials said.

Capt. David C. Dykhoff and his executive officer, Capt. David M. Dober, were relieved of duty while the ship is in port in San Diego, California, for repairs.

The two were fired because of practices on their ship that Navy investigators believe led to the fire, Navy officials said.
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