Illinois church built in 1860s destroyed by fire

PEARL CITY, Ill. (AP) — A northern Illinois church built in the 1860s has been destroyed by fire after a lightning strike.According to The Journal Standard in Freeport, the Zion Community Church in Pearl City was struck during a storm Thursday night. Pearl City is about 40 miles west of Rockford and has about 800 residents.

Pastor Wayne Fischer said the building was a total loss. But he said he was thankful no one was hurt or killed and stressed that the building can be rebuilt. Fischer said the church has insurance.

Church members plan to meet Sunday in the parking lot but are not yet sure where they will hold services on future Sundays.

According to the church’s Facebook page, it was built in 1864. It has about 120 members.

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