Arson being investigated by Fire Marshall at church fire

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SIDNEY — An arson fire set Monday evening at Greenview United Church of Christ is being investigated by the State Fire Marshall.

“We don’t know the cause of the fire yet,” Port Jefferson Fire Chief Tom Fitchpatrick said.

He said he could not provide details but admitted the State Fire Marshall was called in because the fire is suspicious.

Around 5:20 p.m., Port Jefferson Fire Department with the mutual aid of Fletcher, Rosewood and Sidney Fire Departments, responded to the fire at 3041 Leatherwood Creek Road. Shelby County Sheriff Deputies and Perry Port Salem Rescue also responded to the scene.

Damage is estimated to be $20,000.

There were no one was injuries and the building was empty at the time of the fire, Fitchpatrick said.

A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered by the Blue Ribbon Arson Committee for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the fire.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office at 937-498-1111 to relay pertinent information to Port Jefferson Fire Department.

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A sign offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the capture of the suspected arsonist in a fire at Greenview United Church of Christ. The fire occurred Monday, Aug. 21.
http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2017/08/web1_SDN082317ChurchFire2.jpgA sign offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the capture of the suspected arsonist in a fire at Greenview United Church of Christ. The fire occurred Monday, Aug. 21. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News

Investigators work the scene of a suspected arson at Greenview United Church of Christ Tuesday, Aug. 22. The fire occurred Monday, Aug. 21.
http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2017/08/web1_SDN082317ChurchFire1.jpgInvestigators work the scene of a suspected arson at Greenview United Church of Christ Tuesday, Aug. 22. The fire occurred Monday, Aug. 21. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News

By Sheryl Roadcap

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