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Home/Churches and Ministries/Surfside Presbyterian Church Struck By Lightning, Catches Fire

Surfside Presbyterian Church Struck By Lightning, Catches Fire

The Myrtle Beach area church is a member of the Presbyterian Church in America.

Written by Julia Varnier, Emma Parkhouse | Tuesday, July 5, 2022

As many of you have seen our church was struck by lightning this afternoon and a fire ensued. The fire department was there very quickly and many put themselves in danger during the storm to put the fire out. The damage seems to be contained to the middle third of the building. However, Pastor Holcomb’s office was badly damaged, the sanctuary was significantly flooded and the fire knocked out the power.

 

SURFSIDE, S.C. (WPDE) — The Surfside Presbyterian Church caught fire Monday afternoon [July 4].

Senior Pastor Brian Peterson, at Surfside Presbyterian, told ABC15 News most of the damage sustained is to the bell tower, the second-floor offices and a few other areas surrounding the center of the church.

Peterson said on Monday afternoon, his teenage son was the one who first asked him about the fire.

He said it was just a few minutes after that that he began receiving calls and texts about the flames.

Horry County Fire Rescue said lightning appears to have hit the church’s bell tower.

Crews said the fire is under control with no reported injuries.

Peterson added there’s not much smoke damage, but there is extensive fire and water damage inside.

“It’s a mess. What used to be up is now down; on the floor,” he said. “Water has created damage up and down the hallways, so we’re trying to preserve whatever we can from those offices. The sanctuary seems to be in relatively good shape compared to the rest of the building.”

Peterson said they’re not letting this stop the church from moving forward.

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One of the elders commented on a Facebook page: “As many of you have seen our church was struck by lightning this afternoon and a fire ensued. The fire department was there very quickly and many put themselves in danger during the storm to put the fire out. The damage seems to be contained to the middle third of the building. However, Pastor Holcomb’s office was badly damaged, the sanctuary was significantly flooded and the fire knocked out the power. It is uncertain when we can return. Watch this page and your email about this coming Sunday. Praise the Lord that no one was there and pray that, if needed, we will be able to find a location for our Sunday services!”

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