Local church classified as total loss after large fire

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A fire of as yet unknown origin at an abandoned church Sunday has been classified as a total loss, according to a press release from Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services.

The fire was reported at the former Victory Baptist Church at 507 W. 6th Ave. at 4:17 p.m., according to Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell who was asked about it Monday.

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Howell appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show.

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Howell also commented on the question of was the fire arson.

The fire department recently acquired a new ladder truck and Howell said using it made a big difference in battling the blaze.

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Howell also told Deltaplex listeners that a portion of West 6th Avenue near the scene is closed to traffic while cleanup work continues.