An explosion at a shipyard on Staten Island reportedly injured at least 16 people on Friday.
A fire was reported at 3075 Richmond Terrace around 3:30 p.m. and an explosion followed about an hour later.
16 people were injured following an explosion and fire at a shipyard on Staten Island.
— Crime In NYC (@Crime_In_NYC) May 22, 2026
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… pic.twitter.com/bVRkT09fVH
3-alarm building fire with explosion at 3075 Richmond Terrace in Staten Island, NY. Heavy fire in an 8-story shipyard building. All people inside the building are accounted for at this time. https://t.co/K1WhTynGxV
— William Petty (@WilliamP80326) May 22, 2026
STATEN ISLAND, NY (BOX 1130)| *3RD ALARM* | 3075 RICHMOND TERRACE | 3RD ALARM AND 10-66 ACTIVATED FOR A WORKING FIRE AT THE 8 STY 150X150 SHIPYARD. EXPLOSION OCCURRED INSIDE WHILE SEARCHING FOR A MISSING 10-45 WORKER. ALL MEMBERS ACCOUNTED FOR AT THIS TIME. HEAVY FIRE INSIDE.… pic.twitter.com/pVZauwCjfL
— Alertpage, Inc (@alertpage) May 22, 2026
I’m praying for the @FDNY firefighters and everyone injured after the explosion in Staten Island today.
— NY AG James (@NewYorkStateAG) May 22, 2026
Thank you to the FDNY for their swift response and for protecting New Yorkers everyday.https://t.co/QCFHS1kb0C
Praying for the health and safety of all those injured as a result of this dangerous fire and explosion, including multiple @FDNY members. Please avoid Richmond Terrace between Andros Avenue & Mersereau Avenue & keep members of New York’s Bravest in your prayers. https://t.co/WUmgpDu0Oe
— Michael E. McMahon (@StatenIslandDA) May 22, 2026
#BREAKING At least 16 hurt, including 13 firefighters, in Staten Island dry dock explosion and fire, according to officialshttps://t.co/1qyUMMBKga
— NBC New York (@NBCNewYork) May 22, 2026
I’m praying for those injured, including two firefighters, during an explosion on Staten Island. We’re closely following this tragic situation.
— Speaker Julie Menin (@SpeakerMenin) May 22, 2026
Thank you to all the emergency responders for their courage and selflessness in working to contain the fire, help those injured, and… https://t.co/bjK0renhY9
FDNY: 16 hurt in fire, ‘major explosion’ at Staten Island shipyard https://t.co/bsk8xztxwO
— SIAdvance (@siadvance) May 22, 2026
Explosion at Staten Island shipyard injures 16, including firefighters; two rescued as FDNY probes cause. https://t.co/rnGvO98hHo
— Newsweek (@Newsweek) May 22, 2026
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.
— Breaking X (@BreakingXAlerts) May 22, 2026
It happened at 3075 Richmond Terrace between Lockman Avenue and Andros Avenue.
The… pic.twitter.com/pppFfKjAmh