In an explosion at a shipyard in the Staten Island area of New York, one person lost their life and at least 34 were injured. Authorities announced that firefighters and first responders were among the injured. The incident began around 3:30 PM local time with reports of workers trapped and a fire breaking out. About 50 minutes later, an explosion occurred and additional emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani described the incident as a complex and rapidly developing emergency. According to a statement from the fire department press office by Joanne Mariano, the fire was detected in the basement of a metal structure on the pier. The cause of the fire and explosion has not yet been determined. The mayor reported that one fire inspector is in critical condition and one firefighter is in serious condition. Authorities warned the public about traffic and road closures in the area.