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 35 injuries, including firefighters.
- The incident began with a fire in a confined space near a dry dock, followed by a major explosion around 4:20 p.m. while firefighters were extinguishing the blaze.
- An FDNY Fire Marshal is in critical condition and intubated, another firefighter is seriously injured, and a worker may still be unaccounted for.
- Several firefighters issued mayday calls during the incident but have since been located and are receiving treatment.
- Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the explosion and are advising drivers to avoid the area due to ongoing emergency response and road closures.