Priceville church struck by lightning catches fire

Updated: Apr. 12, 2020 at 2:41 PM CDT
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PRICEVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Priceville caught fire after a lightning strike on Sunday afternoon.

Lightning struck the church’s steeple.

The roof of the church was damaged by a fire on Sunday, April 12.
The roof of the church was damaged by a fire on Sunday, April 12.(Source: WAFF)

Firefighters from Priceville and Somerville responded and were able to put the fire out before it spread to the rest of the church.

Tarps have been placed over the roof to prevent water damage.

No one was injured in the fire.

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