Springfield, MA black church burned down hours after Obama won presidency
A Springfield, Massachusetts church under construction, was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning, hours after Barack Obama was declared President of the U.S. The blaze at Macedonia Church of God in Christ caused an estimated $2 million in damage. The construction estimate was $2.5 million and the structure was 75 percent complete and the electrical system had not been installed.
"This was a special time in our nation's history, but I also know not everybody was happy and celebrating," said Bishop Bryant J. Robinson Jr., head of the church. "After 71 years of being an African-American, you know these things happen."
According to the Boston Globe:
"Fire officials were quick to emphasize that the blaze remains under investigation, but the unknown nature of the fire triggered an inquiry that will involve local and state investigators and federal agents with the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It is standard procedure for the ATF and local and state officials to investigate after a place of worship burns, and the FBI agreed to assist because of the unknown cause of the blaze."
Three firefighters were treated with minor injuries. READ MORE...
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