Video of St.John's Catholic Church fire
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jefferson, Wisconsin was struck by lightning in a severe thunderstorm last night. Fire departments from every surrounding city and several counties battled strong winds, rain, and height issues in order to get the fire under control.
It looked like everyone from town gathered nearby to watch, as the steeple on the 1886 church was engulfed in flames. It is difficult to watch something you've grown up with be on fire like this, as so many people have had weddings, funerals, concerts, sacraments, and daily mass here for almost 140 years.
Thank you to all the firefighters, first responders, and Salvation Army for the help.
Video of St.John's Catholic Church fire
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jefferson, Wisconsin was struck by lightning in a severe thunderstorm last night. Fire departments from every surrounding city and several counties battled strong winds, rain, and height issues in order to get the fire under control.
It looked like everyone from town gathered nearby to watch, as the steeple on the 1886 church was engulfed in flames. It is difficult to watch something you've grown up with be on fire like this, as so many people have had weddings, funerals, concerts, sacraments, and daily mass here for almost 140 years.
Thank you to all the firefighters, first responders, and Salvation Army for the help.