US Edition'Irreplaceable Relic': Montco Community Mourns Loss Of Historic Church
Investigators found multiple fire origins leading to arson suspicion; some Group of Seven murals survived and are restorable, officials said.
- Toronto Police Service confirmed that the four-alarm fire destroying St. Anne's Anglican Church on June 9, 2024, is now treated as suspected arson, authorities said.
- A Toronto Police Service detective told parishioners that investigators found multiple ignition points, which they cited as key evidence prompting the suspected arson classification.
- Rev. Hannah Johnston said `Three of the canvasses from the Group of Seven have been recovered from the ashes and deemed restorable, Johnston said` while CP24 footage showed flames through the church's domed roof.
- Rev. Hannah Johnston said the revelation has left parishioners shocked and distressed, and the church is working with the diocese and an architecture firm to explore new designs.
- Investigators warned the probe will take time as crews must safely access a debris-strewn site, with a police official briefing the congregation and cautioning against premature conclusions amid local speculation.
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Pottstown church fire cause investigation will take weeks says chief
POTTSTOWN — It may be at least two weeks before officials can determine the cause of the blaze that destroyed a historic church Friday. Pottstown Fire Chief Frank Hand told MediaNews Group the investigation is just beginning and it will take time, particularly because of the amount of debris on the site in the wake of the decision to tear most of the building down in order to prevent any injury or property damage. “We think we know the area wher…
Pottstown church fire cause investigation will take weeks says chief
POTTSTOWN — It may be at least two weeks before officials can determine the cause of the blaze that destroyed a historic church Friday. Pottstown Fire Chief Frank Hand told MediaNews Group the investigation is just beginning and it will take time, particularly because of the amount of debris on the site in the wake of the decision to tear most of the building down in order to prevent any injury or property damage. “We think we know the area wher…
Pottstown church fire cause investigation will take weeks says chief
POTTSTOWN — It may be at least two weeks before officials can determine the cause of the blaze that destroyed a historic church Friday. Pottstown Fire Chief Frank Hand told MediaNews Group the investigation is just beginning and it will take time, particularly because of the amount of debris on the site in the wake of the decision to tear most of the building down in order to prevent any injury or property damage. “We think we know the area wher…
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