A massive fire ripped through the 249-year-old San Gabriel Mission early Saturday, destroying the roof of the church and much of its interior, authorities said.
Authorities received a call at 4:24 a.m. reporting that the mission’s fire alarm had been triggered, Negrete said. When an engine arrived to investigate, firefighters saw flames and smoke coming from the corner of the mission. “The roof of the mission is completely gone and the interior up to the altar is completely destroyed,” Negrete said. The bell tower and museum remained intact, he said.
Burn’em all down
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Stand fast my Catholic Brothers and sisters, we are being attacked and persecuted. Be prepared to defend your faith, our churches, our relics, etc. Satan and his minions are stepping up their game and we need to stand firm. Pray, Pray, Pray
No one has the right to burn anything to the ground. God will be the final judge. Think about that. This life is temporary- eternal life is just that, eternal.
The same people demanding we come to grips with the history of colonialism are also celebrating the destruction of the site most likely to facilitate that conversation.
Insurance company should investigate whether SGM was already in need of roof renovations, whether they lacked funding for repairs, and possible motive of fire insurance coverage.
The MOB strikes again...ANTIFA, BLACK LIVES MATTERor LA RAZZA.........
Stop. Financially. Raping. Essential. Landlords.
This hurts. I knew people buried there.
I would see a San Gabriel Police Officer out front in the parking lot at night. Did they see anything last night?
Keep encouraging these woke -holes , blm and antifa p*ssies to destroy landmarks... expect more of this... especially if you vote Biden
The gates of hell shall not prevail. The Day of the Lord will come. Satan's days are numbered. Repent while it's still day.
Arson. Protect our churches!
Good golly, , can’t you proofread? At least twice you write “statute” for “statue”.
This is reprehensible. People need to speak out. And whomever did this needs to be charged with a hate crime.
So sad to see this!!
'Massive fire at historic San Gabriel Mission destroys roof and much of interior' Gee, that *is* a shame. No more raping children and murdering Native Americans for them, then!
has anyone seen BLM / Antifa ?
Good thing they won’t need donations for repairs since the Catholic Church raked in over a billion dollars of taxpayer money 👌🏼
They're trying to burn down Spanish History 💀
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So sad!
We love to see it
Undoubtedly arson from yours truly the “peaceful protesters”....
Oh no. I had family that lived close by this mission and visited every weekend. I'm in shock and deeply saddened. I hope there can be successful restoration.
Say... what’s the history behind that Mission? Hmmmmm I wonder.
Your church is next folks. Wake up!
Stop burning and start building!
You can talk down on SG Mission because of its history but sometimes you just have to live in your own ERA. A lot of people have their own personal histories there. The church today is there to do good and help people and the community.What are doing to help people and community?
How was this allowed to happen
You all do realize that the mission is a recreation right? It's not even in the original location.
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irony
looks intentional
LAhistory One down. How many more to go? You don't cheer on the removal of slave owners yet cry over the removal of CA missions. Time to reassess how & why our beliefs were forced upon our ancestors through torture/rape/murder & why believes willingly believe even today.
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I don’t condone arson but I’m not losing sleep. California Missions are presented in a way similar to southern plantations. I hope this starts a dialogue about the extreme whitewashing of California Mission history. I meant to have weddings here.... it’s beyond.
Colonial monuments will all burn.
Antifa scum!
They’ll probably use the $1.4 billion that the Church stole from taxpayers to rebuild.
Horrible
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SJW thugs at work?
Guessing arson. Something about colonialization or some stupid growing hatred.
The price you pay for doing nothing and letting the Marxist run the streets!! We The People!! I don't believe in giving power and responeablity to MARXIST!! The Marxist Agenda!! Ignorance Of History!! Trained Marxist!!
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I visited this mission in 4th grade, sad! My stance on Junipero Serra has changed since he should be the one burning in hell for his atrocities in the name of religion
'48Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, 49Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?' Act 7:48-49
tofukitty Beautiful building
DEMOCRATS MAYORS AND GOVERNORS ARE PLAYING WITH OUR KIDS EDUCATION AND PARENTS JOBS TIME THEY GET THROWN OUT OF OFFICE
That’s horrible!
Is this another act of so-called justice? Anti Christianity? Anti colonial? But let’s NOT pretend that the indigenous pops were innocents running around. They committed HEINOUS acts of infanticide and genocide upon one another! Destroying your own community is not the answer.
Terrible history no withstanding, this is a loss. We can learn from tangible, yet horrible things.
Oh no! I love this mission!
Catholics & Religion are under attack!!!! Do some investigating L.A times
Just gonna say, I immediately suspect arson. And Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, arson, too.
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arson?
Fuck colonizers. Fuck their mission. Fuck Catholicism. Fuck Father Junipero Sera while we are at it too. Catholic religion is a hotbed of Rapists murders and pedophiles.
Watchdogsniffer Damn good!
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