Fire at New York shipyard kills one, 30 others injured

Fire with explosions struck a shipyard facility on Richmond Terrace in the Mariners Harbor area of Staten Island, New York City, on Friday afternoon local time. The New York Fire Department said it received reports of a basement fire in a metal structure behind the dock, with workers trapped. A large explosion occurred as firefighters attempted to douse the flames, according to NBC News and ABC News. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced at a press conference that the blaze was under control, but confirmed one civilian was killed and two firefighters were in critical but stable condition. The NYFD said at least 13 of its personnel were among the injured; two were seriously injured, two moderately injured, and the rest with minor injuries. ABC News, citing police, reported one worker remained unaccounted for. Some firefighters issued mayday calls during the operation; all have since been located and are receiving medical treatment. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.