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16 injured in explosion on Staten Island, FDNY reports

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Published  May 22, 2026 4:53 PM CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 5 NY
16 injured in explosion on Staten Island

16 injured in explosion on Staten Island

Over a dozen people were injured in an explosion on Staten Island, according to FDNY.

The Brief

    • Over a dozen people were injured in an explosion on Staten Island, according to FDNY.
    • All were taken to the nearest hospital.
    • It is not currently known what caused the explosion.

STATEN ISLAND - Over a dozen people were injured in an explosion on Staten Island, according to FDNY.

16 injured in explosion

What we know:

FDNY reports that an explosion occurred at 3075 Richmond Terrace at 4:19 p.m.

The total count of victims is currently 16:

  • 1 civilian was seriously injured
  • 2 firefighters were seriously injured
  • 2 firefighters were moderately injured
  • 9 firefighters were injured minorly
  • 2 EMS workers were injured minorly

All were taken to the nearest hospital.

What we don't know:

It is not currently known what caused the explosion.

The Source: This article includes information provided by FDNY.

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