At least 1 killed, 34 firefighters and EMS workers injured in 'major' Staten Island shipyard explosion: FDNY
An explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard left at least one person dead and at least 34 people injured, including multiple firefighters, after workers were reported trapped in the building.
TL;DR
- One civilian died and 34 FDNY members were injured in an explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard.
- A fire marshal is in critical condition with a temporal fracture and brain bleed, while a firefighter is in serious condition, both due to blast energy.
- The incident occurred after first responders arrived to a report of trapped workers in a confined space.
- A major explosion happened at 4:19 p.m. on Friday, leading to a large fire and extensive emergency response.
- FDNY Chief John Esposito confirmed that all searches are complete, no one is unaccounted for, and an investigation will follow.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed gratitude to the first responders and acknowledged the loss of life and injuries.