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Posted on 06/21/2021 6:33:55 PM PDT by marshmallow
UPDATED — St. Veronica Church in North Philadelphia sustained damage in an apparent arson attempt last weekend.
This afternoon, a Philadelphia Fire Department spokesperson advised in an email to CatholicPhilly.com the fire marshal’s office has ruled the fire “incendiary,” and added “the incident is being investigated by the city’s Arson Task Force, which includes members of the Philadelphia Fire Department, the Philadelphia Police Department and the ATF (federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives).”
Two exterior doors at the church in the city’s Franklinville section were badly scorched in an early morning blaze June 19, with the stained glass panel of one shattered and its frame warped. No injuries were reported.
According to the parish’s pastor, Incarnate Word Father Joseph LoJacono, a quick-thinking neighbor spotted the flames around 2:30 a.m. and called the Philadelphia Fire Department.
A preliminary report from officials listed “some kind of incendiary device” as the cause, said Father LoJacono.
Videos of the scene taken from security cameras at St. Veronica School are under review, he said, and the parish is also trying to obtain video from a market across the street.
(Excerpt) Read more at catholicphilly.com ...
At the very least, churches should be equipping themselves with motion lights, alarms and cameras. If possible, also have 24 hour security, preferably armed guards. Self-defense and protection of innocent people.
I’ve counted 35 church arsons in the US this year.
North Philadelphia says it all.
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