#FBI: Is this the same “Double-Tap” tactic?
Russia Unleashes 681 Aerial Weapons on Ukraine, Killing 9, Including Rescuers: is this the same tactic as in the recent explosion in the Navy Yard of Staten Island?
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A deadly accidental explosion occurred on May 22, 2026, at [May Ship Repair Contracting Corporation]( google.com/search?kgmid=/g/1…) located at 3075 Richmond Terrace in the Mariners Harbor neighborhood of Staten Island. The incident killed one civilian worker and injured up to 40 people, mostly FDNY personnel who were caught in a secondary blast. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
3075 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10303## The Cause* Paint Vapors: The [FDNY’s official investigation]( ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/new…) ruled the blast accidental.
* Ignition: Flammable vapors from industrial-grade paint built up inside a confined space and ignited.
* Location: The fire started in the double bottom of a 150-by-150-foot floating dry dock at the rear of the property. [3, 7]## Timeline of Events
1. 3:30 PM: The FDNY responded to reports of a fire and two workers trapped in a confined basement area.
2. 4:20 PM: While rescuers were inside searching for the workers, a major second explosion erupted.
3. 7:20 PM: Over 200 emergency personnel managed to bring the fast-developing fire under control. [1, 3, 7, 8]## Casualties and Injuries
* Fatalities: One subcontractor, identified as 57-year-old Xiaoyuan Li of Queens, was found dead inside the space.
* FDNY Injuries: At least 34 firefighters and EMS workers were hurt.
* Critical Injuries: Fire Marshal Christopher Cuccaro suffered a skull fracture and brain bleed. Firefighter Vincent Delgado also sustained serious injuries from the blast’s energy. [3, 5, 7, 9, 10]If you are looking for specific details, please let me know if you would like info on OSHA safety protocols for confined spaces, updates on the injured firefighters’ recoveries, or the historical background of this shipyard.
[1] [ abc7ny.com]( abc7ny.com/post/staten-islan…)
[2] [ nytimes.com]( nytimes.com/2026/05/27/nyreg…)
[3] [ silive.com]( silive.com/news/2026/05/fdny…)
[4] [ youtube.com]( youtube.com/watch?v=bXSGZ_1i…)
[5] [ youtube.com]( youtube.com/watch?v=MYjKoIDr…)
[6] [ firerescue1.com]( firerescue1.com/fdny/2-fdny-…)
[7] [ ny1.com]( ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/new…)
[8] [ nydailynews.com]( nydailynews.com/2026/05/22/m…)
[9] [ firerescue1.com]( firerescue1.com/Arson-Invest…)
[10] [ youtube.com]( youtube.com/watch?v=P6ut4YCn…)
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