The fire that ravaged a 173-year-old Brooklyn church last month has been determined to be incendiary, meaning it was deliberately set.
Fire marshals announced the determination Tuesday, adding that the investigation remains ongoing.
‘Now we understand it is intentional, which brings another layer of grief to myself, as well as the congregation and the community.’
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The New York Daily News had previously reported, citing FDNY sources, that the FDNY and NYPD were investigating the incident as a possible case of arson.
A person of interest was seen walking around South Bushwick Reformed Church shortly before a fire erupted around 1:20 p.m. on June 19. A three-alarm fire was then triggered, causing nearly 200 first responders to rush to the scene.
The church was empty at the time, according to
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