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How many FBI agents does it take to detect the pattern of churches being burned down all over the USA since at least JAN 2019? Asking for a friend.

Let's start with JULY 2019:

July 8, 2019
Faith Tabernacle
Greeley, CO https://denver.cbslocal.com/2019/07/08/greeley-church-fire/

Greeley Pastor Thanks Firefighters For Quick Response To Church Fire

A church in western Greeley sustained significant damage, Sunday night, after churchgoers say a lightning strike hit the steeple.

https://denver.cbslocal.com/2019/07/08/greeley-church-fire/

July 13, 2019
Church of Ladder Day Saints
Cottonwood Heights, UT https://fox13now.com/2019/07/15/cottonwood-heights-church-fire-being-investigated-for-arson/

Cottonwood Heights church fire investigated as possible arson; fire officials offer $5,000 reward

UPDATE: United Fire Authority and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the...

https://fox13now.com/2019/07/15/cottonwood-heights-church-fire-being-investigated-for-arson/

July 15, 2019
Ebenezer Evangelical Christian Church
Philadelphia, PA https://6abc.com/fire-tears-through-church-in-frankford/5398979

Fire tears through Ebenezer Evangelical Christian Church in Frankford

Surveillance footage shows the smoke rising past the church steeple and firefighters on the roof at Ebenezer Evangelical Christian Church at Darrah and Harrison streets Monday evening.

https://6abc.com/fire-tears-through-church-in-frankford/5398979

July 16, 2019
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Salters, SC https://abcnews4.com/news/local/crews-on-the-scene-of-fully-involved-church-fire-in-williamsburg-county

Crews on the scene of fully involved church fire in Williamsburg County

Williamsburg County firefighters responded to Bethlehem Baptist Church to find a fireball early Tuesday morning. "First units on scene reported structure fully involved," Williamsburg County Fire...

https://abcnews4.com/news/local/crews-on-the-scene-of-fully-involved-church-fire-in-williamsburg-county

July 18, 2019
Hope No. 1 Baptist Church
Thomasville, AL https://www.fox10tv.com/news/thomasville-church-destroyed-by-fire/article_9e77d334-a952-11e9-a74f-ff6cb6389038.html

Thomasville church destroyed by fire

THOMASVILLE, Ala. (WALA) -- The old New Hope No. 1 Baptist Church building in Thomasville is a complete loss after an overnight fire.

https://www.fox10tv.com/news/thomasville-church-destroyed-by-fire/article_9e77d334-a952-11e9-a74f-ff6cb6389038.html

July 21, 2019
First Metropolitan Baptist Church
Savannah, Georgia
https://wgxa.tv/news/local/house-fire-devours-baptist-church-in-savannah

July 24, 2019
Church of Christ
Tulsa, OK https://www.fox23.com/news/firefighters-battle-fire-at-east-tulsa-church/969641402

East Tulsa church recovers after massive fire

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https://www.fox23.com/news/firefighters-battle-fire-at-east-tulsa-church/969641402

July 28, 2019
Florence Memorial United Methodist Church
Wayne Co., WV https://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Fire-damages-church-in-Wayne-County-513325591.html

UPDATE | Congregation looking for temporary worship site after fire destroys church

The Florence Memorial United Methodist Church was built in the Dickson area of Wayne County in 1951.

https://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Fire-damages-church-in-Wayne-County-513325591.html

July 29, 2019
The Church of the Visitation
Westphalia, TX
https://www.catholicnews.com/services/englishnews/2019/fire-destroys-treasured-historic-catholic-church-in-texas.cfm

August 2, 2019
Archway Ministries
Altoona, PA* https://wjactv.com/news/local/altoona-church-steeple-catches-fire-after-being-struck-by-lightning

Altoona church steeple catches fire after being struck by lightning

A Blair County church caught fire after its steeple was struck by lightning Friday, according to the Altoona Fire Department. Crews were called to Archway Ministries on Fifth Avenue in Altoona to put...

https://wjactv.com/news/local/altoona-church-steeple-catches-fire-after-being-struck-by-lightning

August 2, 2019
Crossroads Fellowship Church
Raleigh, NC https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/crews-fight-fire-at-raleigh-church-warehouse/

Crews fight fire at Raleigh church warehouse

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Fire crews responded to a fire at a warehouse at a Raleigh church on Friday night. The blaze was reported around 11 p.m. at Crossroads Fellowship Church, at 2721 East M…

https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/crews-fight-fire-at-raleigh-church-warehouse/

August 3, 2019
Faith Way Church of God in Christ
Toledo, OH https://www.13abc.com/content/news/Fire-crews-investigating-major-church-fire-on--515474921.html

Fire destroys church in Toledo's central city

The Now Faith Church caught fire Saturday morning. The structure had to be demolished.

https://www.13abc.com/content/news/Fire-crews-investigating-major-church-fire-on--515474921.html

August 27, 2019
Greater Bible Way Temple
Philadelphia, PA https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2019/08/27/firefighters-battle-massive-3-alarm-blaze-at-west-philadelphia-greater-bible-way-temple/

Massive Multi-Alarm Fire At West Philadelphia Church Causes Parts Of Building To Collapse

There has been no official cause of the 3-alarm blaze yet but work was being done on the roof shortly before flames broke out.

https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2019/08/27/firefighters-battle-massive-3-alarm-blaze-at-west-philadelphia-greater-bible-way-temple/

August 30, 2019
Clinton Presbyterian Church
Clinton, KS*
https://www.kmbc.com/article/clinton-church-destroyed-in-fire-caused-by-lightning/28880147

September 20, 2019
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
Houston, TX

March 3, 2020
St. John the Divine
Kansas City, KS https://www.kctv5.com/news/local_news/flames-tear-through-a--year-old-church-in-kansas/article_745621ba-5dab-11ea-a9bf-af8990d463c3.html

Flames tear through a 132-year-old church in Kansas City, Kansas

Flames tore a more than century-old church. A fire destroyed a 132-year-old church Tuesday in Kansas City, Kansas.

https://www.kctv5.com/news/local_news/flames-tear-through-a--year-old-church-in-kansas/article_745621ba-5dab-11ea-a9bf-af8990d463c3.html

March 10, 2020
Temple Emmanuel
Pueblo, CO https://krdo.com/news/2020/03/12/security-footage-shows-suspect-starting-fire-inside-pueblos-temple-emanuel/

Security footage shows suspect starting fire inside Pueblo's Temple Emanuel - KRDO

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- A Pueblo woman is facing potential arson charges after lighting the inside of the Temple Emanuel School Building on Fire. This is the same synagogue that an alleged white...

https://krdo.com/news/2020/03/12/security-footage-shows-suspect-starting-fire-inside-pueblos-temple-emanuel/

March 9, 2020
New Beginnings Methodist Church
San Bernardino, CA https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/03/09/san-bernardino-new-beginnings-church-fires-burglaries/

San Bernardino Church Rebuilding After 2 Fires, Multiple Burglaries In 5 Days

Cutting plywood to cover the windows, a restoration crew worked Monday to secure New Beginnings Church in San Bernardino after an early morning fire destroyed their fellowship hall — burning walls,...

https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/03/09/san-bernardino-new-beginnings-church-fires-burglaries/

March 15, 2020
Living World Assembly of God Church
Tucson, AZ https://kvoa.com/news/2020/03/16/south-side-church-suffers-from-fire-then-robbed/

South side church suffers from fire; then robbed

Pastor Gene Chewning said, "My office has been vandalized, trashed and had things stolen from it twice since this fire."

https://kvoa.com/news/2020/03/16/south-side-church-suffers-from-fire-then-robbed/

March 16, 2020
Shore Church
Sarasota, FL https://www.mysuncoast.com/2020/03/16/investigation-underway-determine-cause-church-fire-sarasota-sunday/

Investigation underway to determine cause of church fire in Sarasota on Sunday

An investigation is underway after a local church fire that took place on Sunday evening.

https://www.mysuncoast.com/2020/03/16/investigation-underway-determine-cause-church-fire-sarasota-sunday/

March 16, 2020
Adventure Community Church
Duvall, WA https://q13fox.com/2020/03/16/firefighters-knock-down-overnight-church-fire-in-duvall/

Firefighters knock down overnight church fire in Duvall

DUVALL, Wash. -- A community church in Duvall was destroyed by fire overnight. According to the city of Duvall, the fire happened at the Adventure Community Church at the intersection of NE Stella...

https://q13fox.com/2020/03/16/firefighters-knock-down-overnight-church-fire-in-duvall/

March 10, 2020
United Methodist Church of Sheepshead Bay
Brooklyn, NY http://brooklyn.news12.com/clip/14701862/video-extended-footage-of-sheepshead-bay-church-destroyed-in-fire

VIDEO: Extended footage of Sheepshead Bay church destroyed in fire

http://brooklyn.news12.com/clip/14701862/video-extended-footage-of-sheepshead-bay-church-destroyed-in-fire

March 17, 2020
Zion Baptist Church
Bahamas https://www.facebook.com/BPresslive/videos/bp-breaking-fire-services-are-right-now-attempting-to-extinguish-a-church-fire-a/681882119018120/

March 10, 2020
Historic Hosannah Church
Augusta, GA https://www.wrdw.com/content/news/Historic-Hosannah-Church-in-Augusta-damaged-after-fire-568695321.html

Historic Hosannah Church in Augusta damaged after fire

A historic church in Augusta caught fire early Wednesday morning after the building next to it went up in flames.

https://www.wrdw.com/content/news/Historic-Hosannah-Church-in-Augusta-damaged-after-fire-568695321.html

March 20, 2020
Whaley Street United Methodist Church
Colombia, SC https://www.abccolumbia.com/2020/03/20/no-one-hurt-after-fire-at-whaley-street-united-methodist-church/

No one hurt after fire at Whaley Street United Methodist Church

Columbia Fire Department says no one is hurt after a fire at the Whaley Street United Methodist Church on Thursday.

https://www.abccolumbia.com/2020/03/20/no-one-hurt-after-fire-at-whaley-street-united-methodist-church/

March 26, 2020
San Luis Rey Mission
San Diego, CA https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/atf-investigating-possible-arson-fire-at-church-next-to-historic-san-luis-rey-mission/2293974/

ATF Investigating Possible Arson Fire at Church Next to Historic San Luis Rey Mission

Investigators believe arson may have been the cause of a fire that started in the storage room of a church adjacent to the historic Mission San Luis Rey Wednesday morning.

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/atf-investigating-possible-arson-fire-at-church-next-to-historic-san-luis-rey-mission/2293974/

March 29, 2020
Jesus Name Apostolic Temple Inc.
Baton Rouge, LA https://www.wbrz.com/news/overnight-fire-destroys-house-spreads-to-church/

Overnight fire destroys house, spreads to church

The house, a total loss, is on Uncus Street. The Church, Jesus Name Apostolic Temple Inc., is on Weller Avenue. The church has structure and content damage.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/overnight-fire-destroys-house-spreads-to-church/

March 29, 2020
Urban Bible Fellowship
Baltimore, MD https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2020/03/28/steeple-catches-fire-at-urban-bible-fellowship-church-in-baltimore/

Steeple Catches Fire, Partially Collapses At Urban Bible Fellowship Church In Baltimore

Baltimore city firefighters are on scene of a fire at Urban Bible Fellowship Church in Baltimore.

https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2020/03/28/steeple-catches-fire-at-urban-bible-fellowship-church-in-baltimore/

March 29, 2020
Roe Junction Baptist Church
Morristown, TN https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/church-catches-fire-morristown-as-storms-move-through/51-53898b2c-5106-45e4-a9a3-c4b639afd0b8

Church catches fire in Morristown as storms move through

The fire at Roe Junction Baptist Church was reported at 7 a.m.

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/church-catches-fire-morristown-as-storms-move-through/51-53898b2c-5106-45e4-a9a3-c4b639afd0b8

March 30, 2020
Pleasantville Christian Church
Pleasantville, IA https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/marion-county-church-fire-pleasantville-iowa/524-5a54c454-700f-4809-8738-39b5a1a8d34a

Crews battle Marion County church fire

The Marion County Sheriff's Office confirmed firefighters are on scene of a church fire

https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/marion-county-church-fire-pleasantville-iowa/524-5a54c454-700f-4809-8738-39b5a1a8d34a

April 9, 2020
Lighthouse Community Church
Earlville, NY https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2020/04/1-arrested-after-arson-destroys-central-ny-church-troopers-say-pastor-says-we-will-rise-from-the-ashes.html

Central NY church set on fire, destroyed; 1 person arrested

The fire in Earlville started around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday and burned into the early morning today, the church pastor said.

https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2020/04/1-arrested-after-arson-destroys-central-ny-church-troopers-say-pastor-says-we-will-rise-from-the-ashes.html

April 10, 2020
Bible Fellowship Church
Steelton, PA https://www.abc27.com/news/local/crews-battle-fire-at-steelton-church/

Historic Steelton church destroyed in fire

STEELTON, Pa. (WHTM) — A place of worship was destroyed by flames on Good Friday — one of the most holy days of the year. Bible Fellowship Christian Church in Steelton sits at the inter…

https://www.abc27.com/news/local/crews-battle-fire-at-steelton-church/

April 11, 2020
Shiloh Baptist Church
NW DC https://wtop.com/dc/2020/04/police-investigating-fatal-northwest-dc-church-fire/

Police investigating fatal Northwest DC church fire | WTOP

A fire at a DC church killed one person early Saturday morning, fire officials say.

https://wtop.com/dc/2020/04/police-investigating-fatal-northwest-dc-church-fire/

April 20, 2020
The Cathedral of St. Eugene
Santa Rosa, CA https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2020/04/20/firefighters-battle-early-morning-blaze-at-santa-rosas-the-cathedral-of-st-eugene/

Firefighters Battle Early Morning Blaze Near Santa Rosa's The Cathedral of St. Eugene

Firefighters battled an early Monday morning two-alarm fire that erupted in a building adjacent to the Cathedral of St. Eugene in Santa Rosa.

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2020/04/20/firefighters-battle-early-morning-blaze-at-santa-rosas-the-cathedral-of-st-eugene/

April 21, 2020
Bethel Church
Richmond, VA https://www.ktvu.com/news/richmond-church-burns-in-predawn-fire

Richmond church burns in predawn fire

The Bethel Church in Richmond was badly damaged in a predawn fire. No one was injured, which was a relief to the pastor. "It's amazing how God will work in mysterious ways," Bishop Billy Wydermyer...

https://www.ktvu.com/news/richmond-church-burns-in-predawn-fire

May 26, 2020
Saint Turibius Roman Catholic Church
Los Angeles, CA https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/05/26/downtown-los-angeles-church-fire-under-investigation/

Downtown Los Angeles Church Fire Under Investigation

Arson investigators were on the scene after a church fire in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday night.

https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/05/26/downtown-los-angeles-church-fire-under-investigation/

May 27, 2020
First Pentecostal Church
Marshall Co., MS https://www.southreporter.com/news/church-fire-under-investigation

Church fire under investigation

The burning to the ground of the First Pentecostal Church building in Holly Springs is under investigation as arson, according to Leland Reed, arson investigator for Marshall County.

https://www.southreporter.com/news/church-fire-under-investigation

May 28, 2020
Third Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia, PA https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2020/05/28/members-of-preservation-committee-say-massive-fire-at-historic-third-presbyterian-church-in-delaware-county-seems-suspicious/

Members Of Preservation Committee Say Massive Fire At Historic Third Presbyterian Church In...

The fire broke out at the former Third Presbyterian Church on the 400 block of 9th Street, just before 2:30 a.m. Thursday.

https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2020/05/28/members-of-preservation-committee-say-massive-fire-at-historic-third-presbyterian-church-in-delaware-county-seems-suspicious/

May 29, 2020
University Baptist Church
Charlottesville, VA https://www.nbc12.com/2020/05/29/cfd-church-fire-caused-by-oily-rags/

Charlottesville fire marshal: Church fire caused by oily rags

Investigators believe oily rags caused a fire at University Baptist Church Wednesday, May 27.

https://www.nbc12.com/2020/05/29/cfd-church-fire-caused-by-oily-rags/

June 3, 2020
Our Lady Of Assumption Church
Suffolk Co., NY https://www.fireengineering.com/2020/06/04/489211/photos-firefighters-respond-to-suffolk-county-ny-church-fire/#gref

Photos: Firefighters Respond to Suffolk County (NY) Church Fire

Bryan Lopez provides some photos and video of the Copiague (NY) Fire Department responding to a fire at Our Lady Of Assumption Church.

https://www.fireengineering.com/2020/06/04/489211/photos-firefighters-respond-to-suffolk-county-ny-church-fire/#gref

June 11, 2020
Royer Chapel Church
Coshocton, Ohio https://whiznews.com/2020/06/11/coshocton-church-fire-ruled-arson-suspect-in-custody/

Coshocton church fire ruled arson, suspect in custody - WHIZ News

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https://whiznews.com/2020/06/11/coshocton-church-fire-ruled-arson-suspect-in-custody/

June 15, 2020
Orville Holiness Church
Rum Creek, WV https://www.loganbanner.com/multimedia/photos/photos-orville-holiness-church-fire/collection_4d3145f7-e456-5de3-bca2-5d7f5270e3e8.html#11

Photos: Orville Holiness Church fire

City of Logan firefighters responded to the scene of a massive fire at a stone building formerly occupied by the Orville Holiness Church in the Rum Creek area of Logan

https://www.loganbanner.com/multimedia/photos/photos-orville-holiness-church-fire/collection_4d3145f7-e456-5de3-bca2-5d7f5270e3e8.html#11

June 19, 2020
Charles Creek Baptist Church
Warren Co., TN https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/mcminnville-church-set-on-fire-warren-county-authorities-investigate/

McMinnville church set on fire, Warren County authorities investigate

The church is a small building on Charles Creek Church Road in the Short Mountain Road area.

https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/mcminnville-church-set-on-fire-warren-county-authorities-investigate/

June 20, 2020
West Texas church building burns in electrical fire
First Baptist Church
Aspermont, Texas https://www.baptiststandard.com/news/texas/west-texas-church-building-burns-in-electrical-fire/

West Texas church building burns in electrical fire

Kenny Platte, pastor of First Baptist Church in Aspermont, got a call at midnight June 19 letting him know the church building was on fire.

https://www.baptiststandard.com/news/texas/west-texas-church-building-burns-in-electrical-fire/

June 21, 2020
STAMPING GROUND, Ky. An historic Black church in Scott County that was built by freed slaves in the late 1800’s burned to the ground overnight and investigators say the fire was intentionally set. https://www.wtvq.com/2020/06/21/historic-black-church-scott-county-intentionally-set-fire/

Historic Black church in Scott County intentionally set on fire - ABC 36 News

Watkinsville Baptist Church was intentionally set on fire twice in a matter of hours, ultimately burning to the ground, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.

https://www.wtvq.com/2020/06/21/historic-black-church-scott-county-intentionally-set-fire/

June 23, 2020
St. Paul Episcopal Church
Alton, Illinois https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/alton-church-fire/63-beea01c6-a715-4567-b3f3-d55241477b16

Fire crews work to put out fire at Alton church

The fire broke out at St. Paul Episcopal Church just before 10 a.m.

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/alton-church-fire/63-beea01c6-a715-4567-b3f3-d55241477b16

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