DyLo (@Jo7171)

A "major" explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard on May 22, 2026, resulted in the death of one civilian and injuries to 34 firefighters and EMS personnel, according to FDNY EMS deputy assistant chief Ian Swords. The two most seriously injured were a fire marshal in critical condition and a firefighter in serious condition. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed the fire was under control by 9 p.m., expressing condolences for the life lost and gratitude for the first responders' bravery. The incident began around 3:27 p.m. when reports of workers trapped in a confined space were made. A second alarm was raised before a "major explosion" occurred at 4:19 p.m., leading to a massive FDNY response of 68 units and 212 personnel. #NYC #safety #emergencyResponse #StatenIsland #firefighters https://www.foxnews.com/us/least-16-injured-including-13-firefighters-staten-island-shipyard-explosion-fdny