Dozens of people were injured, including firefighters, following an explosion and fire at a shipyard on Staten Island, according to the FDNY officials.
Dozens of people were injured, including firefighters, following an explosion and fire at a shipyard on Staten Island, according to the FDNY officials. The FDNY says they received a report of workers trapped around 3:30 p.m., and a fire in the back of shipyard, followed by a major explosion around 4:20 p.m. According to reports, workers were at the back of the shipyard doing work in a confined space near a dry dock when the fire broke out.
It was a specialized basin area where ships can rest on dry land. At least 31 people were injured. Among the most severely injured was a civilian, believed to be a worker, and two firefighters, who suffered serious injuries. At least two firefighters suffered moderate injuries, and at least nine firefighters and two EMS members suffered minor injuries.
They were taken to area hospitals. Several firefighters issued maydays while battling the blaze. They have all been located and are being treated.
"We saw a bunch of fire trucks and I heard someone say every single fire truck and police officer on the entire island was over here," said witness Richard Obiozor. "A couple minutes later, a massive explosion, shock wave came in and a person in a white suit, I think the captain, said 'back up. '"Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below.
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