A fire broke out at a church after neighboring construction work went awry. Flames from welding work spread to the church. People inside the building had to find an alternate exit when they discovered vans engulfed in flames behind the church. They escaped through the front of the building and called for emergency assistance.

The church, which is 75 years old, was destroyed in the fire. Dry conditions and brush are believed to have contributed to the spread of the flames. Further details about the incident are available from the source.

The fire started during the late morning, and its cause is attributed to the welding work at the adjacent property.