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Fire damages historic church in Sanford’s Georgetown neighborhood

The fire destroyed stained-glass windows and decades of history at the 100-year-old church, which lacks insurance coverage, leaving rebuilding efforts to the small congregation.

Summary by WKMG
A fire broke out at a church in Sanford on Wednesday morning.Fire officials responded around 4:30 a.m. to Zion Hope Missionary Baptist Church on Orange Avenue.Video shows smoke billowing from the roof as firetrucks worked to fight the blaze.911 audio obtained by News 6 reveals a man who was walking his dog saw the fire and called for help.“Lots of fire coming out of the back, the alley side,” the man can be heard telling dispatch. “It’s roaring …

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WKMG broke the news in Orlando, United States on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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