ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — A historic Ormond Beach church caught fire on Wednesday after city officials said it was struck by lightning.
The fire at Historic New Bethel – AME Church, located at 115 S. Yonge St., is causing road closures in the area.
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The city said both north and southbound lanes of Yonge Street are blocked from Tomoka Avenue to Central Avenue.
Officials are asking people to avoid the area if possible.
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