NY - Gas explosion destroys upstate church, 13 casualties - 17 Feb 2026

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Huge gas explosion destroys upstate New York church and 'injures 13'​

Multiple people are reported injured following a huge explosion at a church in New York.

Images from the scene in Boonville in upstate New York showed the Abundant Life Fellowship Church engulfed in flames.

The cause of the explosion is not yet clear, however local reports indicated a gas odor was emanating from the burning building.

The explosion occurred at 10:23am local time Tuesday, and early reports indicate as many as 13 people may be injured.

Huge gas explosion DESTROYS upstate New York church and 'injures 13'

Images from the scene in Boonville in upstate New York showed the Abundant Life Fellowship Church engulfed in flames on Tuesday morning.

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New York church explosion causes multiple injuries: what to know

Emergency crews rushed to a Boonville, New York, church after a reported explosion injured multiple people, with helicopters called to the scene.

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"Two individuals, a Boonville Firefighter and one civilian, are listed in critical condition. The remaining three individuals are being treated for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening at this time," police said in a statement.

The church suffered catastrophic damage and is considered destroyed, officials said, adding that there is no indication of criminal activity and that the building was heated by propane cylinders. Videos of the explosion show high flames and plumes of dark smoke.''