The lightning strike caused the steeple on the Falmouth Baptist Church to catch fire. Fire departments kept the fire damage to the steeple itself, while the rest of the church suffered water and smoke damage.
The damage to Falmouth Baptist Church could take four to six months to repair. In the meantime, the congregation is looking for a temporary place to worship.
The pastor of the Falmouth Baptist Church says damage from a lightning strike and the water used to put out a fire will take about six months to repair.