Daily News | Port Richmond church struck by lightning faces long road to repair
extended beyond the fire that destroyed the steeple. The water required to put the fire out flooded the first floor, damaging rugs, floor tiles, and ceiling. Paul described walls damaged by smoke, a basement pantry full of inedible food, and doors that had to be knocked down by the Philadelphia Fire Department.
The necessary repairs come at the heels of an October renovation of the church building that’s more than a century old, said Paul. For the time being, Sunday services will be in the church’s outdoor area, and neighboring Roman Catholic churches have offered their space to congregants.
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