Community saddened after church roof collapses in fire in Lee County, no injuries
Published: February 12, 2021 3:34 PM EST
Updated: February 13, 2021 6:11 AM EST
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Many people were devastated after a church that has served community members for decades in Southwest Florida went up in flames. People we spoke to explained it’s a place that has held significant value for them for many years and continues to serve others.
Multiple fire agencies in Lee County responded to a fire at Morningstar Baptist Church just east of Tice in Lee County Friday afternoon.
According to Tice Fire Department, after 2:30 p.m., firefighters responded to the church off Palm Beach Boulevard in the 5100 block of Richmond Avenue, where the Tice battalion chief said the church roof completely collapsed due to the fire, and crews were not able to get inside.