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'Catastrophic' Fire Destroys 150-Year-Old Church In Central Islip 'Catastrophic' Fire Destroys 150-Year-Old Church In Central Islip
'Catastrophic' Fire Destroys 150-Year-Old Church In Central Islip A Long Island church that dates back over a century was destroyed in an early-morning fire. Firefighters in Central Islip were called shortly before 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning, June 18, with reports of a fire at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, located on Carleton Avenue. According to the Islip Fire Department, crews from multiple agencies spent nearly two hours on scene. Firefighters had to force open multiple doors to get inside and at one point cut a ventilation hole in the roof. Nobody was inside at the time and there were no reports of injuries. Central Islip's Episcopal Church…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Fire Breaks Out At Long Island Church Fire Breaks Out At Long Island Church
Fire Breaks Out At Long Island Church Firefighters are on the scene of a Long Island church fire. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. in Nassau County at the Cruzada Evangelico Missionary Church located at the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard with East Walnut Street, in Long Beach, officials said. Additional information was not available, but motorists are asked to avoid the area due to road closures. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes