Snow blamed for Downingtown church roof 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.



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