1 killed, 36 injured in explosion on Staten Island, FDNY reports

The Brief

One person was killed and 36 were injured in an explosion on Staten Island, according to FDNY.

All were taken to the nearest hospital.

It is not currently known what caused the explosion.

STATEN ISLAND – One person was killed and 36 were injured in an explosion on Staten Island, according to FDNY.

16 injured in explosion

What we know

FDNY reports that an explosion occurred at 3075 Richmond Terrace at 4:19 p.m.

All were taken to the nearest hospital.

What we don’t know

It is not currently known what caused the explosion.

What they’re saying

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore and other city officials to share details about the incident.

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin posted about the situation on X.

Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon also posted a statement about the explosion, asking people to avoid the area.

The Source

This article includes information provided by FDNY.