Explosion and fire in Staten Island shipyard injures at least 16 people, including firefighters

Source: WABC-TV, New York, NY

Friday, May 22, 2026 5:34PM


STATEN ISLAND, New York (WABC) -- More than a dozen people were injured, including firefighters, following an explosion and fire at a shipyard on Staten Island, according to the FDNY officials.

It happened at 3075 Richmond Terrace between Lockman Avenue and Andros Avenue.

The FDNY says they received a report of workers trapped around 3:30 p.m., and a fire in a basement of a metal structure in the back of shipping docks. They say a major explosion occurred around 4:20 p.m.

At least 16 people were injured, including one civilian and two firefighters who suffered serious injuries, two firefighters who suffered moderate injuries, and nine firefighters and two EMS members who suffered minor injuries.

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