A devastating explosion occurred at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Boonville, New York, injuring five individuals, including a pastor and several firefighters. The explosion was preceded by reports of a gas odor, raising concerns of a possible gas leak as the cause. Among the injured, two individuals are in critical condition, including a firefighter who sustained severe injuries during the incident. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, where they battled the blaze that followed the explosion. The incident has left the community in shock as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the blast.