Snow blamed for Downingtown church roof collapse

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Sunday, January 24, 2016
VIDEO: Church roof collapse in Downingtown
The snow caused the roof of a Downingtown church to collapse.

DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. (WPVI) -- Heavy snow is being blamed for a roof collapse at a Downingtown church.



The collapse occurred Saturday night at the Calvary Fellowship Church at 95 West Devon Drive.



Heavy snow is being blamed for a roof collapse at a Downingtown church.


Church officials reported a 60 square foot hole in the roof of the church just after 5 p.m.



They say about five feet of snow was on the roof at the time of the collapse.



There were no injuries.



However, the 30-year-old church did suffer major damage.



The church has approximately 1,500 members.



The Sunday service was conducted online.

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