Three firefighters have been injured in an explosion and fire on a barge at a Staten Island shipyard.

Two of the three firefighters suffered serious injuries, the FDNY said.

The FDNY believes a worker may still be trapped inside at the location.

The injured firefighters and a civilian have been rushed to area hospitals.

The fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. Friday on a barge at the shipyard, which is located on Richmond Terrace between Lockman and Andros Avenues.

The fire quickly grew to two alarms, and an explosion rang out at around 4:20 p.m. Hazmat, Department of Buildings and the Department of Environmental Protection have all been called to the scene. 

Check back soon for more information on this developing story. 

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