A historic Russell County church was destroyed by a massive fire early Tuesday morning, leaving church leaders and members devastated but determined to rebuild.
Multiple fire agencies responded to St. Paul C.M.E. Church on Bleecker Road after a structure fire was reported around 5:05 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
The Crawford, Ladonia, Uchee Creek, Dixie, Fort Mitchell and Seale volunteer fire departments, along with Smiths Station Fire and Rescue, the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, and CARE Ambulance, responded to the scene.
Heavy smoke and flames engulfed the church as the fire spread through the fellowship hall before extending into the remainder of the structure.
The church’s beacon collapsed along with portions of the roof as firefighters battled the blaze.
CNAW2News.com spoke with St. Paul C.M.E. Church Pastor Rev. Dr. Raynetta Prevo-Williams, who said she was awakened by a phone call informing her that the church was on fire.
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Posted: Jun 24, 2026
VIDEO: A retired firefighter is riding across country to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks.
John Martin, who was an engineer with the San Bernadino County Fire Department in California, is riding to honor victims every mile of his route leaving a dog tag with victims’ names on them.
He stopped by the Columbiana Fire Department Monday morning as part of his route.
He rides 9.11 miles a day, with his route ending at ground zero on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
“That’s something that this world, especially this country, since it happened on our soil, should never forget,” Martin said. “It’s not just words that should be taken to heart. Never forget means never forgetting.”
Martin said he is looking forward to arriving at ground zero. He expects it to be an emotional day.
WKBN-TV CBS 27 Youngstown
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Multiple detached structures burned, and the flames even spread to a nearby home after a fire started up in Auburn on Monday afternoon. Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) crews first reported being at the scene of a structure fire along 27th Street SE at around 2:45 p.m. on Monday. Crews reported that three detached structures were involved, with exposure to one residence.
By 3:15 p.m. VRFA confirmed that the fire was out, with no injuries reported. Firefighters remained on scene to extinguish any hot spots. Valley Regional Fire Authority thanked South King Fire, Puget Sound Fire, King County Medics, and Skyway Fire for their help. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle
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