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Arson On Easter: Cambridge Church Fire Intentionally Set, Police Say

The six-alarm fire that displaced a churchful of congregants is under investigation as arson, officials say. 

Firefighters battled the blaze until the early hours of the next morning.

Firefighters battled the blaze until the early hours of the next morning.

 Photo Credit: Cambridge Fire Department
The building is no longer usable, leading the congregation to use a borrowed space at another church.

The building is no longer usable, leading the congregation to use a borrowed space at another church.

 Photo Credit: Cambridge Fire Department
Morgan Gonzales
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The Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge was scorched by a fire on Easter Sunday, April 9 that is now being investigated as arson, according to the Massachusetts State Police. 

The blaze broke out at approximately 5:30 p.m., rendering the 130-year-old building unusable. It was not extinguished until approximately 4:00 a.m. the following morning. 

Read more: Pastor 'Can't Say Thank You Enough' As Cambridge Supports Church Scorched In Easter Fire

Church services have been temporarily moved to Pentecostal Tabernacle, according to the Faith Lutheran Church's website. 

The act of arson is under investigation by the following organizations: 

  • FBI Boston Division 
  • Cambridge Police Department
  • Cambridge Fire Department
  • Massachusetts State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit
  • Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Officials requested the public's assistance, asking anyone with photos or videos of the scene, including the day before and the day of, the fire submit them to fbi.gov/cambridgechurchfire

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the FBI's toll-free tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

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