A Fire And Shipyard Explosion On Staten Island Injures At Least 16, Including 3 Seriously

Summary: A massive fire and two explosions at a Staten Island shipyard left one person dead and 36 injured. Most of the injured were firefighters and first responders who rushed in to save trapped workers. During the rescue, a powerful second blast hit the crews. A fire marshal suffered a fractured skull and a brain bleed from the shockwave but is in stable condition. Over 200 firefighters worked to get the dangerous blaze under control, and an investigation is underway.

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