The blast incident occured on Friday while firefighters were trying to put out a fire at a dry dock.

New York Mayor, Zohran Mamdani said, firefighters and rescue workers carrying out operations when the explosion suddenly occurred. 

Among the injured, thirty-four are members of the fire and rescue services.

Officials say, one fire marshal suffered a serious brain injury and remains in critical condition.

More than two hundred fire and medical personnel joined efforts to control the situation.

The authority say, a formal investigation into the cause of the explosion will begin after the fire is completely extinguished.