Staten Island shipyard fire and explosion injure 30 people, fire officials say
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Key Points:
- A fire and explosion at a Staten Island shipyard in New York City injured 30 people, including at least three with serious injuries, according to the New York Fire Department.
- The incident began around 3:30 p.m. when workers were reported trapped in a confined space, and firefighters found a fire in the basement of a large metal structure at the dock.
- Approximately 50 minutes after the fire was discovered, a major explosion occurred, escalating the number of injured to 30 by early evening.
- Emergency response involved over 200 firefighters and medical personnel from 68 units, with injuries ranging from minor to serious, including firefighters and civilians.
- The cause of the fire and explosion remains under investigation; the shipyard is located in an area with various businesses and has historical ties to Bethlehem Steel Company, a former World War II shipbuilder.