Fire, shipyard explosion on Staten Island injures at least 16, including 3 seriously
A fire and explosion at a Staten Island shipyard has resulted in injuries to at least 16 individuals, with three suffering serious injuries. The incident occurred when firefighters responded to reports of workers trapped in a confined space, leading to a major explosion about 50 minutes later. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation, and it remains unclear if there were any fatalities.
- ▪The fire and explosion occurred at a shipyard on Staten Island.
- ▪At least 16 people were injured, including three with serious injuries.
- ▪Firefighters were responding to reports of trapped workers when the explosion happened.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onFire, shipyard explosion on Staten Island injures at least 16, including 3 seriouslyA fire and explosion at a shipyard on Staten Island has injured at least 16 people, including three seriouslyByMICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press and REBECCA BOONE Associated PressMay 22, 2026, 5:46 PM1:12NEW YORK -- A fire and explosion at a shipyard on New York City's Staten Island has injured at least 16 people, including three with serious injuries, the New York Fire Department said.Someone reported two workers trapped in a confined space at the dock at about 3:30 p.m.
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