On Friday, fire consumed a church in Massachusetts with a history tracing back to the 18th century. Around 3 p.m., 7 News Boston says, numerous calls came in reporting a fire that had broken out in the steeple of the First Congregational Church in Spencer, Massachusetts, roughly 50 miles west of Boston.
A Historic Church In Massachusetts Was Lost In A Devastating Fire
Friday afternoon, firefighters in a village in central Massachusetts responded to a historic church that had caught fire after being struck by lightning, as reported by CBS News.
The Spencer Fire Department reported that at around 3 p.m., they responded to a call of a fire in the steeple of the First Congregational Church. The historic building on Route 9 was engulfed in flames and smoke.
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The number of casualties, if any, has not been confirmed by authorities. Investigators are trying to figure out what started the fire.
According to the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District, the church was hit by lightning during a previous storm.
According to the church’s website, it was founded in 1743 on land provided by a wealthy merchant. Spencer wasn’t founded until after 10 years had passed. Have a look at the tweet below in which the church can be seen caught in fire.
https://twitter.com/PaulLaRocheJr/status/1664729392193445891
The current church was replaced by a larger one in 1772. In 1802, a tower with a bell was installed.
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