Staten Island shipyard explosion, fire leaves 16 hurt, including multiple firefighters
An explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard injured sixteen people, including multiple firefighters. The incident occurred on a barge around 3:30 p.m. and escalated to a two-alarm fire, with an explosion reported shortly after. Emergency services, including Hazmat and environmental agencies, responded to the scene.
- ▪Sixteen people were injured in the explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard.
- ▪Two firefighters and one civilian sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospitals.
- ▪The fire began around 3:30 p.m. and escalated to a two-alarm fire with an explosion at 4:20 p.m.
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Breaking Local News Staten Island shipyard explosion, fire leaves 16 hurt, including multiple firefighters By Jesse Zanger Jesse Zanger Managing Editor, CBS New York Jesse Zanger is the managing editor of CBSNewYork.com. Jesse has previously worked for the Fox News Channel and Spectrum News NY1. He covers regional news around the Tri-State Area, with a particular focus on breaking news and extreme weather. Read Full Bio Jesse Zanger Updated on: May 22, 2026 / 5:35 PM EDT / CBS New York Add CBS News on Google Sixteen people have been hurt in an explosion and fire on a barge at a Staten Island shipyard Friday in New York City. Two firefighters and one civilian suffered serious injuries, the New York City Fire Department said. Eleven other firefighters and two EMS personnel were also hurt.
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