An explosion at Abundant Life Fellowship Church on State Route 12, Boonville, New York, injured five people. New York State police began investigating after first responders arrived at 10:23 AM following reports of a gas smell inside the church. Witnesses confirmed they smelled gas before the blast. "A Boonville firefighter was inside the building during the response when the blast occurred," said a police statement to Newsweek. Two victims—the firefighter and one civilian—are in critical condition. Three others have non-life-threatening injuries. The church was catastrophically damaged and considered destroyed. Officials noted, "There was no indication of criminal activity," adding that the building was heated using propane cylinders. A church statement revealed the pastor and another member had contacted a propane company to report a gas leak before the explosion and were among the injured. Authorities are continuing the investigation as police and fire officials work at the site.