Explosion at Staten Island Dry Dock Injures 16 People
Sixteen people, including 13 firefighters, were injured in a fire and explosion at a Staten Island dry dock Friday afternoon. One firefighter remains in critical condition.
New York PostSixteen people were injured, including 13 firefighters, in an explosion at a Staten Island dry dock Friday afternoon. One firefighter is in critical condition and two were seriously injured; one civilian was also seriously injured, according to the FDNY.
m. to a fire at a dry-docked barge at 3075 Richmond Terrace in Mariners Harbor. Crews immediately faced a perilous rescue operation, with victims reported to be trapped inside a confined space, according to the fire department. m. to bring in additional resources.
Just eleven minutes later, a massive explosion rocked the barge.
Emergency personnel transported all victims to local hospitals. The incident triggered a massive emergency response, flooding the area with dozens of FDNY or NYPD vehicles while a helicopter monitored from above. The city’s NotifyNYC system warned residents to expect heavy traffic delays, road closures, and transit disruptions.
The FDNY HazMat team, the Department of Buildings, and the Department of Environmental Protection are investigating the cause of the blast.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- 3:40 p.m.
FDNY responded to a fire at a dry-docked barge at 3075 Richmond Terrace.
1 sourceNew York Post - 4:08 p.m.
A second alarm was called as the fire intensified.
1 sourceNew York Post - 4:19 p.m.
A massive explosion occurred on the barge.
1 sourceNew York Post
Potential Impact
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Three agencies began investigating the cause of the explosion.
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Residents faced road closures and transit delays near the site.
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