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.
Howell appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show.
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.
Howell also told Deltaplex listeners that a portion of West 6th Avenue near the scene is closed to traffic while cleanup work continues.