Altus church burns to ground

Lightning caused a fire that consumed the First Christian Church in Altus, fire officials said.

Thursday, June 19th 2008, 9:00 am

By: News 9


NEWS 9

ALTUS, OKLA.-- Lightning started a church fire down in Altus, officials said.

The First Christian Church at 1300 Hudson St. in Altus was a total loss after a fire burned the church down to the ground, officials said. 

The church caught fire at around 3 a.m. this morning and burned for at least four hours. 

No injuries were reported.

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