The cause of the fire is under investigation
AVONDALE, AZ — A Catholic church in Avondale burned down overnight, and officials say they will now be investigating the cause.Crews arrived at the scene to find smoke and fire that was rapidly spreading from the attic of St. William Catholic Church. Officials say flames were coming through the roof and firefighters inside were forced out within minutes, prompting them to fight the fire from the outside.
About 50 firefighters from multiple cities responded and the fire was upgraded to a second-alarm response.ABC15 IS HERE TO HELP Do you have a concern in your community or a news tip? We want to hear from you! and no one was believed to be at the church at the time of the fire.Latest from ABC15 Arizona:
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