Fire Hits Somers, CT, Congregational Church

A fire heavily damaged the 170-year-old Somers Congregational United Church of Christ, 599 Main Street, Somers, CT, on 1 January.

The initial alarm was dispatched at approximately 2330 hours.

Media reports:

WTNH-TV: Somers church destroyed by fire (2 JAN 11)

Journal Inquirer: Flames destroy Somers church: ‘We will rebuild’ pastor declares (2 JAN 11)

Springfield Republican: Members of Somers Congregational United Church of Christ mourn loss of sanctuary to fire, vow to rebuild (3 JAN 12)

Hartford Courant: Somers Church Fire Forced Mom, Kids In Neighboring House Out Into The Cold (4 JAN 12)

Springfield Republican: Investigators continue 'criminal investigation' into blaze that destroyed sanctuary of Somers Congregational United Church of Christ (4 JAN 12)

Hartford Courant Photo Gallery: Pictures: Fire Destroys Somers Church On New Year's Day

YouTube: Somers Congregational Church

Background information:

Somers Fire Department

Tolland County Mutual Aid Fire Service

Town of Somers

Wikipedia: Somers, Connecticut

Google Map: 599 Main Street, Somers, CT

Somers Congregational United Church of Christ