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5 injured in New York church explosion

An explosion has heavily damaged a church in upstate New York, leaving five people injured.

New York State Police confirmed the incident via a statement on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, saying gas odour was reported inside the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in the town of Boonville, Oneida County.

The police disclosed that a firefighter was inside the church when the explosion occurred on Tuesday, noting that the firefighter and a civilian were critically injured.

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The five injured people have been taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Police are investigating the cause of the explosion.

As of Tuesday afternoon, police said there are no signs of any criminal activity involved in the explosion.

The Star

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