Lightning suspected cause of fire at Fitzgerald Church of God, Pastor says
FITZGERALD, Ga. — A fire occurred Sunday night at the Fitzgerald Church of God, Fitzgerald fire officials say.
Fire officials responded around 9 p.m. Sunday night.
A Facebook post from the church says, “We will be complete assessing damage this morning, the fire seemed to be contained to the foyer and broadcasting room. While we do not have an official report yet, we suspect the fire was caused by lightning.”
The post also indicates, “If anyone has shop vacs and/or large fans to use to pull exhaust, please bring them to the church.”
Senior Pastor Dewain Joiner said that upcoming Sunday services will be held in the church’s gymnasium.
No one was at the church or injured from the fire.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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