A fire erupted Monday onboard the French aircraft carrier Charles-de-Gaulle while “autogenous cutting operations” were underway in a technical compartment of the ship. The Charles-de-Gaulle is currently undergoing maintenance work at the naval base in Toulon and is expected to remain there until the end of the year. The Maritime Prefecture announced the incident, as reported by AFP. The cause of the fire is linked to the cutting work being performed. Further details regarding damage or injuries have not yet been released. The fire was contained, and investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the incident and prevent recurrence. The vessel remains in Toulon as scheduled maintenance continues.