A church in Alberta has been burned flat to the ground..On New Year's Eve, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Hay Lakes Fire Department, and Camrose RCMP responded to a call of a structure fire on Highway 623..Upon arrival to the area, it was found the St. Joseph’s Lutheran Church was completely engulfed in flames..Despite efforts of the first responders, the church completely burned to the ground.."After the initial investigation from the fire examiner, it was determined the fire was intentionally set," the Wetaskiwin RCMP stated.."The matter is still under investigation by the Wetaskiwin RCMP General Investigative Section.".Wetaskiwin RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect responsible..Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Wetaskiwin General Investigation Section at 780-312-7200 or call your local police..*Correction to headline, the fire was in Camrose County, 45 minutes northeast of Wetaskiwin
A church in Alberta has been burned flat to the ground..On New Year's Eve, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Hay Lakes Fire Department, and Camrose RCMP responded to a call of a structure fire on Highway 623..Upon arrival to the area, it was found the St. Joseph’s Lutheran Church was completely engulfed in flames..Despite efforts of the first responders, the church completely burned to the ground.."After the initial investigation from the fire examiner, it was determined the fire was intentionally set," the Wetaskiwin RCMP stated.."The matter is still under investigation by the Wetaskiwin RCMP General Investigative Section.".Wetaskiwin RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect responsible..Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Wetaskiwin General Investigation Section at 780-312-7200 or call your local police..*Correction to headline, the fire was in Camrose County, 45 minutes northeast of Wetaskiwin