One Dead, Dozens Injured in NYC Shipyard Explosion and Fire
Quick Look
- A major explosion and fire at a New York City shipyard on Staten Island has resulted in one fatality and dozens of injuries.
- The incident began with a fire around 3:30 p.m.
- Friday, followed by an explosion an hour later as firefighters battled the blaze.
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Why It Matters
A fire broke out at a New York City shipyard on Staten Island Friday afternoon, followed by a major explosion about an hour later as emergency crews were responding. Firefighters were initially called to the scene due to reports of workers trapped in a confined space.
One person has died and dozens more have been injured in a major explosion and fire at a New York City shipyard, officials have said.
The fire broke out in Staten Island at around 3:30 p.m. Friday, and an explosion followed about an hour later as crews were fighting the flames.
Firefighters arrived at the shipyard following a report that workers were trapped in a confined space of a dry dock, the FDNY said. A dry dock is a platform where ships can rest for maintenance.
Crews then found a fire in the basement of a metal structure in the back of the shipping docks, according to officials.
The cause of the fire was not immediately clear.
Fire trucks lined the street near the shipyard, and a man dressed in fire gear and apparently holding his chest was filmed being rolled out on a gurney, according to a video obtained by local outlet WABC.
Hazmat crews, the Department of Buildings and the Department of Environmental Protection are responding to the explosion. The New York City Police Department was also at the shipyard, the WABC video showed.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said she was “praying” for the FDNY firefighters “and everyone injured after the explosion in Staten Island today.”
Open Questions
- What was the cause of the fire?
- How many people were injured in total?
- What is the condition of the injured individuals?
- What is the extent of the damage to the shipyard?
