Historic Church Engulfed In Flames

NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) — Firefighters with both Newberry and Lexington County Fire Departments are battling a massive blaze at St. Paul Lutheran Church located on SC Highway 773 in Newberry County. Authorities said at approximately 6:30 a.m. Thursday, 911 received a call that smoke and flames were coming from the historic church. When firefighters arrived, they said a majority of the church was engulfed in flames. Officials say a major firefighting operation is underway. We have a crew enroute, and will bring you more information as it becomes available.