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Grand Rapids historic church building fire

Overview

A massive overnight fire destroyed a 133-year-old historic building in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The structure, a former Seventh-day Adventist church owned by the LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church, was gutted by the blaze.

Firefighters transitioned to a defensive stance after the building's floor collapsed, and the structure is expected to be declared a total loss. The building was originally constructed in 1894 and had been slated for repurposing into a housing respite centre. One firefighter was injured by a falling brick during the incident.

Entities

LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church · Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids Fire Department · Michigan · Alabama

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Historic churches destroyed by fires in Michigan and Alabama

    Two historic American churches, including the 133-year-old LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Michigan and the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Alabama, were destroyed by fires in late August.

  2. 15 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources
    Historic Michigan church building destroyed by overnight fire

    A massive fire destroyed a 133-year-old historic building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, which was being renovated into a housing respite centre for the community.

Sources

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