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An explosion aboard a sewage transport vessel docked at the North River Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility in West Harlem has resulted in one fatality and two injuries. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025, and involved three employees of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) performing work on the vessel.

The blast originated in one of the tank holds of the vessel, used to transport raw sewage, while it was docked on the Hudson River near 135th Street. The explosion generated a plume of heavy black smoke and reportedly shook the surrounding area. According to the FDNY, the force of the blast was so powerful that it threw one worker into the space between the pier and the vessel. That worker, identified as Raymond Feige, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two additional DEP workers were transported to area hospitals. Their conditions have not been released.

The U.S. Coast Guard indicated the explosion may be related to “hot work” operations, which often involve welding, cutting, or other activities using high heat in confined spaces. Such operations are subject to stringent safety regulations due to their high risk of ignition in enclosed or hazardous environments.