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The Weaver Adjustment Group LLC is retained to assist with Harrisburg church damaged by fire

By June 30, 2020 February 21st, 2022 No Comments

UPDATE: A fire that damaged a church in Harrisburg on Tuesday night has been ruled accidental.

The fire at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church was the result of an electrical issue in a refrigerator in the basement, according to Harrisburg Bureau of Fire Chief Brian Enterline.

The fire was investigated by the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire, Harrisburg police, and an agent from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Fire officials said it is protocol for the ATF to assist with a fire in a house of worship.

Crews were called shortly after 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to the church on State Street and found the fire in a pantry area.

Enterline said damage to the church is moderate, and he credits firefighters with saving the structure.

“They did a great job. They kept the fire from getting up in the roof area through the void spaces,” he said.

The church had recently resumed in-person services but will now have to look for another place to hold them until the damage can be repaired.

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