One week ago, a fire started outside on the property, spreading to the church, where the pastor and parishioners were inside rehearsing for a service.
Tara CampbellThe Oakland Fire Department says they believe the cause of the fire at St. Andrew Missionary Baptist Church is suspicious.A fire at a historical landmark church in West Oakland is being called suspicious by investigators.
"Myself and one of the other parishioners thought it was small enough to fight it and at that point, windows started exploding inside at it was time to leave, time to go," he explained.About 60 firefighters were battling a fire at 27th and West streets in West Oakland on Friday night, the Oakland Fire Department said.
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