Shipyard fire and explosion on Staten Island injures at least 16, officials say
Summary
A fire and explosion at a shipyard on Staten Island in New York City injured at least 16 people, including three seriously. Firefighters found a fire in a basement around 3:30 p.m. and a large explosion happened about 50 minutes later; the cause is still being investigated.Key Facts
- The incident happened on Staten Island, New York City.
- At least 16 people were injured, with three suffering serious injuries.
- Two firefighters and one civilian had serious injuries.
- Two firefighters had moderate injuries, and others had minor injuries.
- Firefighters arrived after reports of two workers trapped in a confined space.
- Over 200 emergency personnel from 68 units responded to the scene.
- The fire and explosion took place in the basement of a large metal structure at a shipyard dock.
- The shipyard was formerly owned by Bethlehem Steel Company, known for building Navy ships in WWII.
- The exact cause of the fire and explosion is still unknown and under investigation.
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