I wasn& #39;t sure if it was my overactive imagination that churches fires were increasing or not, or if I was being hypersensitive to the issue, so I decided to a quick search.
This is what I found:
This is what I found:
23 Jun 2020: St. Paul Episcopal Church: Alton, IL
Fire (Undetermined) https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Fire-still-under-investigation-as-church-begins-15364283.php">https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/arti...
Fire (Undetermined) https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Fire-still-under-investigation-as-church-begins-15364283.php">https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/arti...
27 Jun 2020: Mount Rubidoux cross: Riverside, CA
Vandalism (Cross) https://www.pe.com/2020/06/27/mount-rubidoux-cross-in-riverside-is-vandalized-in-latest-rebuke-of-st-serra-legacy/">https://www.pe.com/2020/06/2...
Vandalism (Cross) https://www.pe.com/2020/06/27/mount-rubidoux-cross-in-riverside-is-vandalized-in-latest-rebuke-of-st-serra-legacy/">https://www.pe.com/2020/06/2...
30 Jun 2020: The Church in Riverside: Riverside, CA
Fire (Under Investigation) https://www.pe.com/2020/06/30/fire-outside-riverside-church-is-called-suspicious-by-firefighters/">https://www.pe.com/2020/06/3...
Fire (Under Investigation) https://www.pe.com/2020/06/30/fire-outside-riverside-church-is-called-suspicious-by-firefighters/">https://www.pe.com/2020/06/3...
02 Jul 2020: Big Darby Baptist Church: Madison County, OH
Fire (Under Investigation) https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/no-injuries-reported-after-plain-city-church-fire/">https://www.nbc4i.com/news/loca...
Fire (Under Investigation) https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/no-injuries-reported-after-plain-city-church-fire/">https://www.nbc4i.com/news/loca...
04 Jul 2020: Southern Oaks Baptist Church: Brazos County, TX
Fire (Under Investigation) https://www.kbtx.com/2020/07/06/fire-officials-investigating-fourth-of-july-church-fire-in-brazos-county/">https://www.kbtx.com/2020/07/0...
Fire (Under Investigation) https://www.kbtx.com/2020/07/06/fire-officials-investigating-fourth-of-july-church-fire-in-brazos-county/">https://www.kbtx.com/2020/07/0...
24 Jun 2020: New Beginnings Praise and Worship Center: Princeton, WV
Arson https://www.localdvm.com/news/west-virginia/investigators-searching-for-answers-in-mercer-county-church-fire/">https://www.localdvm.com/news/west...
Arson https://www.localdvm.com/news/west-virginia/investigators-searching-for-answers-in-mercer-county-church-fire/">https://www.localdvm.com/news/west...
08 Jul 2020: Vacant Church: Indianapolis, IN
Arson https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/arson-suspected-in-abandoned-church-fire-on-indys-near-west-side/531-a88e45f1-5939-4ce5-aa22-1a89afcd4dc3">https://www.wthr.com/article/n...
Arson https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/arson-suspected-in-abandoned-church-fire-on-indys-near-west-side/531-a88e45f1-5939-4ce5-aa22-1a89afcd4dc3">https://www.wthr.com/article/n...
10 Jul 2020: Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church: Elkmont, AlabamaFire
(Unknown Cause) https://www.enewscourier.com/news/local_news/first-responders-on-scene-of-elkmont-church-fire/article_2104c4a4-c30d-11ea-80ff-47cdea55c194.html">https://www.enewscourier.com/news/loca...
(Unknown Cause) https://www.enewscourier.com/news/local_news/first-responders-on-scene-of-elkmont-church-fire/article_2104c4a4-c30d-11ea-80ff-47cdea55c194.html">https://www.enewscourier.com/news/loca...
10 Jul 2020: Cathedral Prep School and Seminary: Queens, NY
Vandalism (Statue) https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-catholic-statue-desecrated-queens-catholic-school-20200711-esr53k5slbaafopac5lu353l7u-story.html">https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/...
Vandalism (Statue) https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-catholic-statue-desecrated-queens-catholic-school-20200711-esr53k5slbaafopac5lu353l7u-story.html">https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/...
11 Jul 2020: Calvary Baptist Church: San Diego, CA
Fire (Under Investigation) https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2020/07/12/suspicious-fire-damages-baptist-church-in-barrio-logan/">https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/202...
Fire (Under Investigation) https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2020/07/12/suspicious-fire-damages-baptist-church-in-barrio-logan/">https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/202...
11 Jul 2020: St. Peter’s Parish: Boston, MA
Arson (Statue) https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/07/12/virgin-mary-statue-set-on-fire-outside-boston-church-police/">https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/07/1...
Arson (Statue) https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/07/12/virgin-mary-statue-set-on-fire-outside-boston-church-police/">https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/07/1...
11 Jul 2020: Queen of Peace Catholic Church: Ocala, FL
Arson https://www.valleycentral.com/news/national-news/florida-man-accused-of-setting-catholic-church-on-fire/">https://www.valleycentral.com/news/nati...
Arson https://www.valleycentral.com/news/national-news/florida-man-accused-of-setting-catholic-church-on-fire/">https://www.valleycentral.com/news/nati...
12 Jul 2020: San Gabriel Mission: San Gabriel, CA
Fire (Under Investigation) https://www.wkrn.com/news/national/fire-destroys-much-of-249-year-old-church-in-california/">https://www.wkrn.com/news/nati...
Fire (Under Investigation) https://www.wkrn.com/news/national/fire-destroys-much-of-249-year-old-church-in-california/">https://www.wkrn.com/news/nati...
12 Jul 2020: St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church: Birmingham, AL
Fire (Under Investigation) https://www.wvtm13.com/article/fire-causes-roof-damage-at-catholic-church-in-shelby-county/33289157">https://www.wvtm13.com/article/f...
Fire (Under Investigation) https://www.wvtm13.com/article/fire-causes-roof-damage-at-catholic-church-in-shelby-county/33289157">https://www.wvtm13.com/article/f...
12 Jul 2020: BibleWay Church of God in Chris: Fort Worth
Vandalism https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/small-fort-worth-church-suffers-heartbreaking-vandalism-break-in/2405148/">https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/loca...
Vandalism https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/small-fort-worth-church-suffers-heartbreaking-vandalism-break-in/2405148/">https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/loca...
13 Jul 2020: Harmony Baptist Church: Leeton, MO
Arson http://www.dailystarjournal.com/news/local/missouri-state-fire-marshal-investigates-church-fire-north-of-leeton/article_5dec03d4-c545-11ea-b94f-53ad113d6c71.html">https://www.dailystarjournal.com/news/loca...
Arson http://www.dailystarjournal.com/news/local/missouri-state-fire-marshal-investigates-church-fire-north-of-leeton/article_5dec03d4-c545-11ea-b94f-53ad113d6c71.html">https://www.dailystarjournal.com/news/loca...
14 Jul 2020: Abandoned Church: Twin Falls, Idaho
Still Investigating https://www.kmvt.com/2020/07/14/crews-responding-to-structure-fire-in-twin-falls/">https://www.kmvt.com/2020/07/1...
Still Investigating https://www.kmvt.com/2020/07/14/crews-responding-to-structure-fire-in-twin-falls/">https://www.kmvt.com/2020/07/1...
14 Jul 2020: Mt. Alban MB Church: Warren County, Mississippi
Vandalism https://www.wjtv.com/news/local-news/digital-first-warren-county-seeking-answers-after-church-is-vandalized-two-days-in-a-row/">https://www.wjtv.com/news/loca...
Vandalism https://www.wjtv.com/news/local-news/digital-first-warren-county-seeking-answers-after-church-is-vandalized-two-days-in-a-row/">https://www.wjtv.com/news/loca...
14 Jul 2020: Cedar Grove AME Zion Church: Salisbury, North Carolina
Vandalism (Graveyard) https://m.salisburypost.com/2020/07/14/vandals-destroy-headstones-at-local-church-cemetery/">https://m.salisburypost.com/2020/07/1...
Vandalism (Graveyard) https://m.salisburypost.com/2020/07/14/vandals-destroy-headstones-at-local-church-cemetery/">https://m.salisburypost.com/2020/07/1...
14 Jul 2020: Al Ihsaan Islamic Center: Warren, Michigan
Vandalism https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/macomb/2020/07/14/al-ihsaan-islamic-center-warren/5430119002/">https://www.freep.com/story/new...
Vandalism https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/macomb/2020/07/14/al-ihsaan-islamic-center-warren/5430119002/">https://www.freep.com/story/new...
13 Jul 2020: Midway Presbyterian Church: Anderson County, SC
Vandalism (Cemetery) https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/another-church-cemetery-vandalized-in-one-upstate-county-over-20-headstones-impacted/">https://www.wspa.com/news/top-...
Vandalism (Cemetery) https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/another-church-cemetery-vandalized-in-one-upstate-county-over-20-headstones-impacted/">https://www.wspa.com/news/top-...
14 Jul 2020: Calvary Chapel: Hesperia, CA
Vandalism https://www.vvng.com/calvary-chapel-in-hesperia-vandalized/">https://www.vvng.com/calvary-c...
Vandalism https://www.vvng.com/calvary-chapel-in-hesperia-vandalized/">https://www.vvng.com/calvary-c...
14 Jul 2020: Sacred Heart Church Center: Punta Gorda, FL
Vandalism (Statue) https://www.nbc-2.com/story/42369477/man-vandalizes-statues-in-punta-gorda-church">https://www.nbc-2.com/story/423...
Vandalism (Statue) https://www.nbc-2.com/story/42369477/man-vandalizes-statues-in-punta-gorda-church">https://www.nbc-2.com/story/423...
13 Jul 2020: The Living Word Assembly of God: Tucson, AZ
Arson https://kvoa.com/news/2020/07/14/arsonists-burn-southside-church-for-fourth-time-in-last-year/">https://kvoa.com/news/2020...
Arson https://kvoa.com/news/2020/07/14/arsonists-burn-southside-church-for-fourth-time-in-last-year/">https://kvoa.com/news/2020...
15 Jul 2020: Oakhills Church: San Antonio, TX
Suspected Arson https://www.kens5.com/mobile/article/news/local/oakhills-church-building-declared-complete-loss-following-early-morning-fire/273-a48dcbe1-4fdd-4257-a1b0-725f6d4e2c68">https://www.kens5.com/mobile/ar...
Suspected Arson https://www.kens5.com/mobile/article/news/local/oakhills-church-building-declared-complete-loss-following-early-morning-fire/273-a48dcbe1-4fdd-4257-a1b0-725f6d4e2c68">https://www.kens5.com/mobile/ar...
15 Jul 2020: St. Stephen’s Catholic Church: Chattanooga, TN
Vandalism (Statue) https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/statue-of-virgin-mary-beheaded-at-tennessee-catholic-parish-74407">https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/stat...
Vandalism (Statue) https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/statue-of-virgin-mary-beheaded-at-tennessee-catholic-parish-74407">https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/stat...
13 Jul 2020: First Presbyterian Church: Fairmont, WV
Vandalism (Church) https://www.wboy.com/top-stories/church-in-downtown-fairmont-vandalized-over-the-weekend/">https://www.wboy.com/top-stori...
Vandalism (Church) https://www.wboy.com/top-stories/church-in-downtown-fairmont-vandalized-over-the-weekend/">https://www.wboy.com/top-stori...
15 Jul 2020: Good Shepherd Catholic Church: Miami, FL
Vandalism (Statue) https://www.google.com/amp/s/wsvn.com/news/local/statue-of-jesus-christ-decapitated-knocked-off-pedestal-outside-sw-miami-dade-church/amp/">https://www.google.com/amp/s/wsv...
Vandalism (Statue) https://www.google.com/amp/s/wsvn.com/news/local/statue-of-jesus-christ-decapitated-knocked-off-pedestal-outside-sw-miami-dade-church/amp/">https://www.google.com/amp/s/wsv...
16 Jul 2020: St. Mary’s Parish: New Haven, CT
Vandalism https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/new-haven-church-vandalized-with-satanic-symbol/2303309/%3famp">https://www.google.com/amp/s/www...
Vandalism https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/new-haven-church-vandalized-with-satanic-symbol/2303309/%3famp">https://www.google.com/amp/s/www...