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May 26, 2026

UPDATE: TWO FDNY FIREFIGHTERS REMAIN HOSPITALIZED AFTER STATEN ISLAND EXPLOSION (VIDEO)

NEW YORK — Two FDNY members wounded in a deadly Mariners Harbor fire and shipyard explosion are recovering from critical injuries sustained during the rescue effort Friday. The investigation into the cause of blast continues, the FDNY told the Advance/SILive.com Sunday. Fire Marshal Christopher Cuccaro, 46, of the K-9 unit, and Firefighter Vincent Delgado, 36, of Ladder 80...
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FIREFIGHTER, 40, LODD: Canada, Firefighters: Don’t Feel Well (The Secret List)

All, We regret to pass on that Bridgetown Volunteer Firefighter Alexandru Uichita, age 40, died in the Line of Duty on the evening of Thursday, May 21, 2026, during wildfire suppression operations in Moschelle, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. While engaged in firefighting operations, Alex suffered a sudden medical episode. Bridgetown Deputy Fire Chief Justin Oliver was...
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Deadly Dust Explosions, Boston Audio, Chief Ray Downey (The Secret List)

All, Earlier this year, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released a new safety video on its investigation into the fatal combustible dust explosions and fires at the Didion Milling facility in Cambria, Wisconsin, on May 31, 2017.  Five employees were killed in the incident, and 14 others were injured. The incident...
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