Massive fire, explosion at NYC dry dock injures 16 — including 13 firefighters
A significant explosion occurred at a Staten Island dry dock, injuring 16 individuals, including 13 firefighters. One firefighter is in critical condition, while two others and one civilian sustained serious injuries. The FDNY is investigating the cause of the explosion, which prompted a large emergency response.
- ▪The explosion happened at a dry-docked barge in Mariners Harbor around 3:40 p.m.
- ▪Emergency personnel transported all injured victims to local hospitals.
- ▪The fire department called a second alarm to bring in additional resources before the explosion occurred.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 6 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ One dead, 36 injured in explosion at New York dry dock - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ One dead, 36 injured in explosion following fire at New York City dry dock — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ One dead, 36 injured in explosion at New York dry dock — Straits Times — World
- ▪ One dead, 36 injured in explosion at New York dry dock — Investing.com — News
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 18:24:33 -0400 |
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Metro Massive fire, explosion at NYC dry dock injures 16 — including 13 firefighters By Daniel Cody Published May 22, 2026, 6:24 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Sixteen 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. The fire department responded about 3:40 p.m. to a fire at dry-docked barge at 3075 Richmond Terrace in Mariners Harbor. 3 The massive blaze injured more than a dozen people. FNTV 3 The fire occurred in a shipyard in Mariner’s Terrace.
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