Explosion and fire in Staten Island shipyard kills 1, injures dozens
ABC7 New York • • general
Key Points:
- A deadly explosion and fire occurred at a Staten Island shipyard on Richmond Terrace, resulting in one death and at least 31 injuries, including several firefighters.
- The incident began around 3:30 p.m. with workers trapped and a fire in a confined space near a dry dock, followed by a major explosion at approximately 4:20 p.m.
- Among the injured, two firefighters and one civilian worker sustained serious injuries, while others suffered moderate to minor injuries and were transported to hospitals.
- Several firefighters issued maydays during the blaze but were all located and are receiving treatment; a worker may still be unaccounted for according to police sources.
- The cause of the fire and explosion remains unknown, and officials have closed roads and urged drivers to avoid the area amid ongoing emergency response efforts.