A worker has died following an apparent explosion on a petroleum barge named Casablanca in Staten Island, according to local reports. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred during what appears to be a routine operation on the vessel. The cause of the blast remains under review, though preliminary accounts suggest it may have been linked to the handling of flammable materials. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, where hazardous conditions reportedly delayed efforts to secure the area.
Staten Island deadly fire: Worker found dead after apparent explosion on petroleum barge named Casablanca ABC7 New York
