One dead, 36 injured after fire, explosions at New York City shipyard
May 23, 2026 • Sidrah Gohar • Fire / Accidents
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Siasat
One person has died after a fire and two explosions on Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say.
Officials said 36 people were injured, most of them firefighters and other first responders, and one civilian died at the scene.
A firefighter and a fire marshal were inside the structure when a second explosion happened, and both were seriously injured by the shock wave from the blast.