At least 16 injured, including 13 firefighters in Staten Island shipyard explosion: FDNY
A significant explosion occurred at a Staten Island shipyard, injuring at least 16 individuals, including 13 firefighters. The incident prompted a massive emergency response from the New York City Fire Department. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the explosion and managing ongoing operations at the site.
- ▪At least 16 people were injured in the explosion, including one civilian and two firefighters with serious injuries.
- ▪The explosion happened after first responders arrived to reports of workers trapped in a confined space.
- ▪A total of 68 FDNY units and 212 personnel were deployed to combat the fire and manage the situation.
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New York City At least 16 injured, including 13 firefighters in Staten Island shipyard explosion: FDNY A second alarm was transmitted before the blast tore through a metal building on the shipping docks By Alexandra Koch Fox News Published May 22, 2026 7:23pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 22 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A "major" explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard Friday afternoon left at least 16 people injured, including more than a dozen firefighters and first responders.
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