Authorities Eye Person of Interest in Fire That Destroyed 173-Year-Old Brooklyn Church

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Authorities Eye Person of Interest in Fire That Destroyed 173-Year-Old Brooklyn Church

1 sourceUpdated Jul 13, 2026

Authorities are still investigating what caused a devastating fire that destroyed a 173-year-old Brooklyn church, with arson remaining a possible cause as investigators examine evidence from the scene. According to the…

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