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Firefighters Respond To Large Fire Which Destroyed Church

FREDERICK, Colo. (CBS4) - Fire investigators in Frederick say electrical wiring caused a fire at St. Theresa's Catholic Church Tuesday night. The fire burned the walls and the attic.

frederick firestone FPD pic of church flames
(credit: Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District)
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(credit: Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District)

People were inside at the time, but escaped to safety. As firefighters arrived, flames were shooting from the roof.

Frederick-Firestone FPD pic of church fire overnight
(credit: Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District)

Firefighters got control of the fire, but the damage is too great. The building was declared uninhabitable.

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