A series of explosions aboard a barge at a commercial shipyard on Staten Island on Friday (May 22) afternoon left one person dead and injured 34 firefighters and emergency medical workers. The blasts sparked a massive fire that officials said was under control by Friday night, though it continued to burn, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The first explosion occurred around 3:25 pm in the Arlington neighborhood along Staten Island’s North Shore, said Brad Weekes, a spokesman for the Police Department.&nbsp;&nbsp;Emergency crews arriving at the scene encountered thick smoke and reports that two workers were trapped inside the barge, Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore said during a news conference alongside Mamdani. As firefighters battled the blaze and searched for the missing workers, additional emergency crews were called in. At approximately 4:19 pm, a second explosion tore through the barge, Bonsignore said. At the time of the blast, firefighters were operating inside the vessel, on top of it, and nearby, according to John Esposito, chief of department for the Fire Department.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-changing-plans-again-us-military-readies-for-potential-iran-strikes-as-iran-warns-of-crushing-blows-1779495853255">Trump changing plans again? US military readies for potential Iran strikes as Iran warns of 'crushing blows'</a>&nbsp;Authorities said the person who died was not a firefighter, though details surrounding the death remain unclear. In total, 34 Fire Department personnel suffered injuries, said Ian Swords, a deputy assistant chief with the department. One fire marshal remained in serious condition at Staten Island University Hospital after suffering a brain injury and head fracture that required intubation, said Dr. David J. Prezant, the department’s chief medical officer. Another firefighter hospitalised in serious condition was reported to be recovering well by Friday evening.&nbsp;Both firefighters were injured by what Dr. Prezant described as an intense energy wave generated by the explosion. “As the fire grew, first responders did what they always do,” Mamdani said at the news conference at Staten Island University Hospital, where he met with the families of the injured. “They ran towards danger so others could escape to safety.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pahalgam-terror-lunch-attack-celebratory-fire-chilling-new-details-of-pahalgam-horror-emerge-1779471084303/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pahalgam-terror-lunch-attack-celebratory-fire-chilling-new-details-of-pahalgam-horror-emerge-1779471084303/embed</a>&nbsp;Officials said the cause of the explosions will be investigated once the fire is fully extinguished. Mamdani said that there were no active building code violations or recent complaints associated with the property, according to city records. Staten Island’s North Shore is home to numerous industrial businesses, including tugboat operators, shipyards, and barge companies. The industrial waterfront runs alongside Richmond Terrace, a heavily traveled roadway near residential communities.

A deadly barge explosion at a Staten Island shipyard killed one person and injured 34 FDNY firefighters and EMS workers during a massive fire response

A series of explosions aboard a barge at a commercial shipyard on Staten Island on Friday (May 22) afternoon left one person dead and injured 34 firefighters and emergency medical workers. The blasts sparked a massive fire that officials said was under control by Friday night, though it continued to burn, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The first explosion occurred around 3:25 pm in the Arlington neighborhood along Staten Island’s North Shore, said Brad Weekes, a spokesman for the Police Department. Emergency crews arriving at the scene encountered thick smoke and reports that two workers were trapped inside the barge, Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore said during a news conference alongside Mamdani. As firefighters battled the blaze and searched for the missing workers, additional emergency crews were called in. At approximately 4:19 pm, a second explosion tore through the barge, Bonsignore said. At the time of the blast, firefighters were operating inside the vessel, on top of it, and nearby, according to John Esposito, chief of department for the Fire Department. Also Read: Trump changing plans again? US military readies for potential Iran strikes as Iran warns of 'crushing blows' Authorities said the person who died was not a firefighter, though details surrounding the death remain unclear. In total, 34 Fire Department personnel suffered injuries, said Ian Swords, a deputy assistant chief with the department. One fire marshal remained in serious condition at Staten Island University Hospital after suffering a brain injury and head fracture that required intubation, said Dr. David J. Prezant, the department’s chief medical officer. Another firefighter hospitalised in serious condition was reported to be recovering well by Friday evening. Both firefighters were injured by what Dr. Prezant described as an intense energy wave generated by the explosion. “As the fire grew, first responders did what they always do,” Mamdani said at the news conference at Staten Island University Hospital, where he met with the families of the injured. “They ran towards danger so others could escape to safety.” https://www.wionews.com/videos/pahalgam-terror-lunch-attack-celebratory-fire-chilling-new-details-of-pahalgam-horror-emerge-1779471084303/embed Officials said the cause of the explosions will be investigated once the fire is fully extinguished. Mamdani said that there were no active building code violations or recent complaints associated with the property, according to city records. Staten Island’s North Shore is home to numerous industrial businesses, including tugboat operators, shipyards, and barge companies. The industrial waterfront runs alongside Richmond Terrace, a heavily traveled roadway near residential communities.

One person died, and 34 FDNY responders were injured after explosions, and a fire erupted on a barge at a Staten Island shipyard

One dead, 34 firefighters injured after deadly explosion in Staten Island shipyard

Dating rumours refuse to die down as Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson continue to spend time with each other.&nbsp; 
The reality star and the SNL actor were spotted on Tuesday night dining together on the comedian's native Staten Island.&nbsp; 
 
According to media reports, the pair went to an Italian restaurant called Campania. Davidson reportedly booked the rooftop for them.&nbsp; 
 
Rumours of the two dating&nbsp;started in October when they starred together in a sketch on 'Saturday Night Live' and even kissed. They played Jasmine and Aladdin.&nbsp; 
 
Last weekend, Kardashian and Davidson were <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/romance-in-the-air-kim-kardashian-pete-davidson-spotted-holding-hands-425874">spotted together on a ride at an adventure park</a> in Southern California. They were pictured holding hands while riding a roller coaster together. 
 
A source told a magazine, they do "have chemistry."&nbsp; 
 
"Pete can be super charming, and Kim loves the attention," the source added. Kardashian is "having fun and enjoying life" after her split from Kanye West.

"Her focus is still on her kids and work, but you can tell that she is ready to date," the source said. "She is very happy and in a good place. She has moved on from Kanye and feels it's for the best." &nbsp; 
 
Kim and Kanye West announced their split in February 2021 after seven years of marriage. They share four children: North, 8, Saint, 5, Chicago, 3, and Psalm, 2.

Dating rumours refuse to die down as Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson continue to spend time with each other. The reality star and the SNL actor were spotted on Tuesday night dining together on the comedian's native Staten Island.

Dating rumours refuse to die down as Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson continue to spend time with each other. The reality star and the SNL actor were spotted on Tuesday night dining together on the comedian's native Staten Island. According to media reports, the pair went to an Italian restaurant called Campania. Davidson reportedly booked the rooftop for them. Rumours of the two dating started in October when they starred together in a sketch on 'Saturday Night Live' and even kissed. They played Jasmine and Aladdin. Last weekend, Kardashian and Davidson were spotted together on a ride at an adventure park in Southern California. They were pictured holding hands while riding a roller coaster together. A source told a magazine, they do "have chemistry." "Pete can be super charming, and Kim loves the attention," the source added. Kardashian is "having fun and enjoying life" after her split from Kanye West. "Her focus is still on her kids and work, but you can tell that she is ready to date," the source said. "She is very happy and in a good place. She has moved on from Kanye and feels it's for the best." Kim and Kanye West announced their split in February 2021 after seven years of marriage. They share four children: North, 8, Saint, 5, Chicago, 3, and Psalm, 2.

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One dead, 34 firefighters injured after deadly explosion in Staten Island shipyard

Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson dine together on Staten Island