1 injured in Texas church explosion, possibly caused by gas leak, Fayette Co. sheriff says

Thursday, June 9, 2022
HOSTYN, Texas (KTRK) -- An explosion at the Queen of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Fayette County left at least one injured on Thursday morning, according to the sheriff.

At about 6:27 a.m., Fayette County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the explosion and found a woman who suffered burns from the fire

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The victim was immediately taken to Dell-Seton Hospital in Austin. FCSO asks the public to keep the woman in prayers as her condition is unknown,

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Investigators believe that the explosion stemmed from a gas leak. However other agencies have been contacted to help with the investigation to rule out of the fire was set intentionally.
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