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Lithonia Church destroyed by fire during Tuesday storms

DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA, JUL 2 – The fire destroyed the historic church's steeple, believed caused by lightning, with firefighters forced to retreat before the ceiling collapsed, officials said.

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Firefighters said they believe a lightning strike caused the fire, but they're waiting on investigators to confirm that.

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Pastor prays for ‘boldness’ after DeKalb church burns down

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Decades-long member of DeKalb church gutted by fire 'just wanted to cry' when he saw destruction

A historic DeKalb County church is trying to pick up the pieces after a suspected lightning strike sparked a fire that destroyed the over 100-year-old church.

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Lithonia Church destroyed by fire during Tuesday storms

Firefighters said they believe a lightning strike caused the fire, but they're waiting on investigators to confirm that.

·Atlanta, United States
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WAGA broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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