Smoke was reported around 3:57 a.m. at St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church on West Main Street, according to emergency dispatchers.
Crews on scene of the fire at St. Anthony Orthodox Church on West Main Street in Annville Township, Lebanon County, Pa., the morning of Dec. 12, 2024.
Union Hose Fire Company Chief Bob Moyer said crews arrived and found fire in the basement, and firefighters had to cut a hole in the kitchen floor to access the flames.Firefighters remained on scene a few hours longer in order to clean up some of the debris left inside the church. According to the Annville Cleona Fire Department, the cause of the fire was found to be accidental and electrical.
The fire caused significant damage to the church, the fire department said, burning the structure that supports the first floor.. "Thirteen ACFD members responded, but we could have used additional support. Thankfully, our mutual aid partners stepped in to help." US Route 422 was closed in both directions for hours between Hower Street and White Oak Street as firefighters responded, PennDOT reported. The road has since reopened.
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