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First Presbyterian Church of Prosper catches on fire

Afternoon headlines for Tuesday August 2, 2022
Afternoon headlines for Tuesday August 2, 2022 01:49

PROSPER, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A historic North Texas church caught on fire Tuesday afternoon. 

A Prosper official said the call about a fire at First Presbyterian Church of Prosper came in at 1:45 p.m. There was no one inside the church at the time.

The fire did not spread to any other structures.

The First Presbyterian Church of Prosper was first organized in 1878. The church, which has its own historical marker, opened its doors at its location on Coleman Street in 1902.

Prosper Fire and mutual aid making an incredible stop on one of the towns oldest buildings. Thought for sure this was gone. Great job to all crews. Album to come

Posted by OtherRed Photography on Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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