In Gloucester County, a man has been arrested and charged with arson following a fire that severely damaged the Colonial Manor United Methodist Church in West Deptford and a local food pantry. The blaze, which occurred on Saturday morning, also resulted in injuries to a firefighter. Authorities have confirmed that the fire was intentionally set, leading to significant damage to the South Jersey church, a structure that has been part of the community for over a century. Additionally, the same man was arrested for attempting to set a nearby gas station on fire.
WATCH: A church that has stood in South Jersey for more than a century is badly damaged after flames tear through the building. Investigators said it was a case of arson. @HughesCBS3 reports on the impact on the community. Details:https://t.co/OaeTbtQXaD https://t.co/W87mApzion
Arson charges filed in Gloucester County church fire that injured firefighter https://t.co/Yed9HXy1lz
A man was arrested in connection with a fire that broke out at the Colonial Manor United Methodist Church in West Deptford Saturday morning, police said. https://t.co/lp5NhSPRon
Man charged with arson after South Jersey church, food pantry destroyed in fire: Police https://t.co/SSGc6JKm7R
Man arrested for attempting to set a gas station on fire https://t.co/MG3N3gR3Bv
Firefighter injured battling church blaze in Gloucester County: officials https://t.co/OQvyFMfzxw