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An explosion hit a church in Boonville, in upstate New York, on Tuesday morning (17), leaving at least five people injured. Among the victims is a firefighter who participated in the rescue.
According to local authorities, two people are in serious condition and three others received non-life threatening medical care. The injured were taken to area hospitals.
The police reported that, so far, there are no signs of criminal action. The main suspicion is that the explosion was linked to the building’s heating system, which used propane gas.
The building suffered significant damage and the area remains isolated for forensic examinations.
