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At around 6am on Sunday 16th January 2011 it was found that a fire had broken out in the first front two pews of the church which caused extensive smoke damage before it was extinguished.

When fire crews crews arrived they were met with what appeared to be a fire situation which they could see through the stained glass window. They found a small fire which was developing into a larger fire in the first front two pews of the church.  The church was secured and initial investigations appear to show it was a problem with the electrical apparatus in the building.

The blaze  destroyed the front two rows of pews – but it was the smoke that caused the most problems.

The organ has been damaged by fumes, a new pulpit is needed and the entire inside of the church will need redecoration.

View photos of the Fire Damage on January 16th

The Restoration is now complete and the church rededicated by Bishop Christopher on Sunday 31st July a full account of the restoration can be read HERE

Read the article in the News HERE

About thirty fire officers attended the incident.

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