Roof of historic church in Connecticut COLLAPSES: Search and rescue teams comb through the debris
- The roof of Engaging Heaven Church in New London completely collapsed today at 1:30 p.m., destroying the building
- Mayor Michael Passero said crews are expected to be on site all night to examine the rubble and remaining structure
- Officials are still trying to determine the cause of the collapse. No injuries have been reported
Firefighters and police comb through the rubble after the roof of a historic church collapsed in Connecticut.
The roof of Engaging Heaven Church in New London completely collapsed at 1:30 PM today, destroying the building.
The Church confirmed on its Facebook page that while there was one person in the building at the time, no one was injured.
According to Mayor Michael Passero, the remaining building will also have to be demolished.
Officials are still trying to determine the cause of the collapse.
The roof of Engaging Heaven Church in New London completely collapsed today at 1:30 p.m., destroying the building
The Church confirmed on its Facebook page that while there was one person in the building at the time, no one was injured
The Church said that while the structures may be destroyed, they are “thriving and strong.”
At a news conference, Passero said crews are expected to be on site all night
At a news conference, Passero said crews are expected to be on site all night.
State and local building inspectors will continue to examine the rubble and remaining structure before deciding what the next step will be.
Passero said the church is “a cherished historic structure” and that the disaster will leave a “gaping hole in our downtown.”
The mayor also confirmed that the building next to the crime scene, where Connecticut College students live, was evacuated and the students were taken away.moved to a nearby hotel for the weekend.
But the disaster has not damaged the community spirit.
The church has not yet made it clear whether it will raise funds for the reconstruction of the cathedral
State and local building inspectors will continue to examine the rubble and remaining structure before deciding what the next step will be
Passero said the church is “a cherished historic structure” and that the disaster will leave a “gaping hole in our downtown.”
City officials have asked locals to avoid the Union, Masonic, State, Eugene O’Neill area of New London
The stone building dates to about 1850, according to state building records, although the community dates it to the mid-17th century
Firefighters and police are still searching through rubble and rubble
Two congregations share the church: Engaging Heaven and the former First Congregational Church. Engaging Heaven owns the building
Pastor Bob confirmed on Facebook that no one was injured at the location and that the “best people of New London are assessing the situation.”
‘God is aware of the situation. He is not shocked and neither are we!’, the Church said
The Church said that while the structures may be destroyed, they are “thriving and strong.”
Pastor Bob also said that the ‘best of New London are evaluating the situation’
The mail read: ‘Pastor Bob here – New London’s BEST is assessing the situation. Teresa is okay! As far as we know, no one else was inside. We don’t believe anyone was outside. We will provide updates as we receive them.
‘God is aware of the situation. He’s not shocked and neither are we!
‘The building has been destroyed. The Church is flourishing and strong. We trust in an unwavering God! We appreciate the love, prayers and support from across the country.”
City officials have asked locals to avoid the Union, Masonic, State, Eugene O’Neill area of New London.
The church has not yet made it clear whether it will raise funds for the reconstruction of the cathedral.
Two congregations share the church: Engaging Heaven and the former First Congregational Church. Engaging Heaven owns the building.
The stone building dates to about 1850, according to state building records, although the community dates back to the mid-17th century.