BREAKING: Explosion at Church in Boonville, New York - Multiple Injured
A powerful blast at Abundant Life Fellowship Church has left multiple people injured and emergency crews battling fire and chaos as authorities investigate the cause.
An explosion rocked the Abundant Life Fellowship Church along State Route 12 in Boonville, New York, Tuesday morning, prompting a large emergency response and leaving multiple victims with injuries, local officials and reporters say.
First responders were dispatched after residents reported a strong smell of gas at the church prior to the blast, and the explosion sparked a major fire that consumed parts of the structure.
At least three people are confirmed injured, including a firefighter who entered the building to investigate the gas odor and is now listed in critical condition. Other injured include congregants inside at the time of the explosion, though officials have not yet released their names or the full extent of their injuries.
Witnesses and scanner traffic indicate additional people may have been inside when the blast occurred, but exact figures remain unclear as authorities continue to assess the scene.
State police and fire investigators are currently probing the cause of the explosion, with no evidence yet suggesting criminal activity. The community remains on edge as recovery efforts continue and more information is expected to be released.
This is a rapidly evolving story; further updates will be added as they become available.