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Investigators Look Into Staten Island Explosions
A fire and subsequent explosions at a Staten Island shipyard resulted in one fatality and numerous injuries. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the incident. (sources: nytimes, ap, thehill, reuters)
ModernAction Briefing
An explosion at May Ship Repair Contracting Corporation on Staten Island killed one subcontractor and injured 36 others, including over 30 firefighters. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire and explosions.
- The incident occurred at May Ship Repair Contracting Corporation after a fire broke out on a dock.
- One subcontractor was killed in the explosions.
- Thirty-six individuals were injured, including more than 30 firefighters.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety concerns in shipyard operations and the risks faced by emergency responders.
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nytimesInvestigators Look Into Staten Island Blasts That Killed Shipyard WorkerapInvestigators looking for cause of fatal New York explosion that also wounded over 30 firefightersthehill1 dead, dozens injured in explosion at Staten Island shipyard: officialsreutersOne dead, 36 injured in explosion at New York dry dock