{"id":241192,"date":"2026-05-22T23:22:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T23:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/241192\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T23:22:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T23:22:41","slug":"major-explosion-rocks-staten-island-dockyard-injuring-at-least-16-including-13-firefighters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/241192\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Major explosion’ rocks Staten Island dockyard, injuring at least 16, including 13 firefighters"},"content":{"rendered":"

A fire at a Staten Island dockyard sparked a massive explosion that left 16 people \u2014 including 13 firefighters and two emergency medics \u2014 hospitalized on Friday, according to the FDNY. At least three people suffered serious injuries.<\/p>\n

Firefighters responding to reports of two workers workers trapped in a confined space at the drydock located in Mariners Harbor<\/a> found a fire burning in the basement of a metal structure at the rear of the facility around 3:30 p.m., fire officials said.<\/p>\n

Slightly more than 50 minutes later \u2014 as smoke eaters were still battling the inferno at the Richmond Terrace dockyard near Andros Ave., which had risen to a two-alarm fire \u2014 the building was suddenly rocked by an explosion that fire officials described as \u201cmajor.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"AnAn injured FDNY firefighter is taken to an ambulance after an explosion and fire at a shipyard on Richmond Terrace between Lockman and Andros Aves. on Staten Island on Friday, May 22, 2026. (Rose Abuin \/ New York Daily News)<\/p>\n

One civilian and two firefighters suffered serious injuries. Two firefighters suffered moderate injuries, while nine firefighters and two medics received minor injuries. All injured parties were transported to local hospitals.<\/p>\n

More than 200 firefighters and emergency medical personnel from 68 units were at the site early Friday evening, as the response to the fire remained ongoing, according to the FDNY.<\/p>\n

The cause of the fire and explosion is still under investigation.<\/p>\n

Richard Oviogor, who was in the area, told WABC-TV that he heard two explosions and what seemed like a \u201cbig shock wave.\u201d<\/p>\n

The area is home to several businesses, including a coffee roasting company and a self-storage facility. The shipyard used to be owned by the Bethlehem Steel Company, which built ships for the U.S. Navy during World War II.<\/p>\n

With News Wire Services<\/p>\n

\"EmergencyEmergency responders are pictured after an explosion and fire at a shipyard on Richmond Terrace between Lockman and Andros Aves. on Staten Island on Friday, May 22, 2026. (Rose Abuin \/ New York Daily News)
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