Published June 3, 2023, Saturday

Photo Credit: Oakham Fire & Rescue

A centuries-old church’s steeple burned down and collapsed into the structure itself. The images are both incredible and sad, as the iconic church in Spencer, Massachusetts burned on June 2, 2023.

The fire escalated to a 4th alarm incident.

Fire response units included: Okaham Fire & Rescue, Nashua Fire & Rescue, and other mutual aid units were on the scene to help mitigate the fire, and create a collapse zone around the fire building.

No other exposed buildings were reportedly involved during this incident.

There is no report of any firefighters, first responders, or civilians reported as injured.

No word on the cause at the time of the fire was known.

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