Explosion at New York City shipyard kills 1 and injures 36, officials say
Summary
A fire and two explosions at a New York City shipyard killed one person and injured 36 others, mostly firefighters and first responders. The fire is under control, and officials are investigating the cause.Key Facts
- One civilian died at the scene after a fire and two explosions at a shipyard in New York City.
- Thirty-six people were injured, most of them firefighters and other emergency workers.
- Two serious injuries happened to a firefighter and a fire marshal inside the building during the second explosion.
- The fire marshal has a fractured skull and brain bleeding but is in stable condition.
- The firefighter was seriously hurt but is improving.
- The fire started around 3:30 p.m., and firefighters arrived within six minutes.
- Over 200 firefighters remained on site as the fire was being controlled.
- The shipyard was once owned by Bethlehem Steel, which built Navy ships during World War II.
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