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One dead and dozens of firefighters injured in Staten Island shipyard explosion

BBC World · May 23, 2026, 12:35 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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More than 30 people, including firefighters, were hurt in the incident, which was described as "a complex, fast-developing emergency situation".

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One dead and dozens of firefighters injured in Staten Island shipyard explosion

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