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Explosion at New York City shipyard kills 1 and injures 36, officials say

One person has died after a fire and two explosions Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say.

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According to PBS News’s source item, Explosion at New York City shipyard kills 1 and injures 36, officials say, One person has died after a fire and two explosions Friday at a New York City shipyard, officials say.

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