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In this Just the News article, officials say a fire and explosion at a Staten Island shipyard injured at least 16 people, including firefighters and EMS workers responding to the emergency.
- The explosion and fire occurred Friday at a shipyard on Staten Island in New York City.
- Fire officials said at least 16 people were injured, including one civilian, multiple firefighters, and EMS workers.
- Two workers were reportedly seen trapped in a confined space at the dock around 3:30 p.m. Eastern.
- Firefighters discovered a fire burning in the basement of a metal structure while attempting a rescue.
- A major explosion rocked the site less than an hour after crews began battling the blaze.
- Officials said three people suffered serious injuries: one civilian and two firefighters.
- Two firefighters sustained moderate injuries, while nine firefighters and two EMS workers suffered minor injuries.
- The injured were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
- The cause of the fire and explosion remains under investigation.
Read the full story: https://justthenews.com/nation/states/explosion-fire-staten-island-shipyard-injures-least-16-reports


