Explosion at Staten Island dry dock injures 16 people

Sixteen people, most of them first responders, were injured Friday afternoon following an explosion at a dry dock shipyard on Staten Island. The incident, which occurred at 3075 Richmond Terrace in the Mariners Harbor area, resulted in three people sustaining serious injuries.

According to fire officials, the emergency response began just before 3:30 p.m. after a report of two workers trapped in a confined space at the facility. Firefighters arriving at the scene discovered a fire burning in the basement of a 150-by-150-foot metal structure located behind the shipping docks. While crews were battling the blaze, a major explosion occurred approximately 45 to 50 minutes later.

The New York Fire Department confirmed that 13 firefighters, two emergency medical services workers, and one civilian were injured in the incident. One civilian and two firefighters were reported to be in serious condition. Two additional firefighters sustained moderate injuries, while nine firefighters and the two EMS workers were treated for minor injuries. All 16 individuals were transported to area hospitals for treatment.

More than 200 public safety personnel were on the scene Friday evening as...