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Westville Department Acknowledges Injuries at Boonville Church Incident
February 17, 2026 | NEW YORK
1NR News Team,

Photo by Westville Volunteer Fire Dept.
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
WESTVILLE, NY — February 17th — A pastor and firefighters hurt in an explosion at a church in Boonville received help from the Westville Volunteer Fire Department. Following reports of an explosion within the church, emergency personnel arrived. First responders helped with patient care, building security, and evacuation. A number of people were reportedly hurt during the incident.

