The fire at a church in Cambridge broke out not long after Easter services, prompting a partial roof collapse, officials said.
, citing Cahill. That service ended at 5 p.m. and about 30 minutes later, the fire broke out.
After delivering the sermon, Pastor Robin Lutjohann said he watched in horror as the church became swallowed up in smoke. "It is heartbreaking and it is…the day started very different. We had a very joyous Easter celebration and now this," LutjohannA large crowd gathered as the sun began to set, according to the local news outlet. Cambridge firefighters set up a collapse area out of fear that the structure could have collapsed, but the church overall remained intact. Cambridge police on Monday told Boston 25 that the steeple of the church would need to be torn down.
"There’s no smoke coming from the church, the church is here," Lutjohann added, gesturing to the amassed crowd. "The church is the people."This story was reported from Cincinnati. The Associated Press contributed,that I have read and agree
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Fire damages Cambridge church after Easter servicesOver a hundred firefighters fought to save the 114-year-old Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge shortly after Easter services yesterday. No injuries were reported.
Weiterlesen »
Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge, MA engulfed in flames in large fire after Easter MassA 6-alarm fire that engulfed a Massachusetts church just hours after Easter Sunday service was under investigation, fire officials said.
Weiterlesen »
Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge, MA engulfed in flames in large fire after Easter MassFaith Lutheran Church in Cambridge was empty when the fire started and no one was injured, fire officials reported.
Weiterlesen »
Easter eggs 2023: Egg prices continue to drop for EasterThe traditional Easter egg hunt turned into the search for cheaper eggs this year as fewer retailers shell out deals.
Weiterlesen »