St. Philip’s Church

State Fire Marshal: Cause of December fire at Hankinson church ‘undetermined’

FARGO (KVRR) – Authorities have concluded their investigation of a fire that extensively damaged a Hankinson church in December. The North Dakota Fire Marshal’s Office says the cause of the December 16 fire at St. Philip’s Catholic Church is undetermined. But the fire investigator’s 17-page report says hours before the fire was reported, painters were working in the area where…

Update: Fire at St. Philip’s Catholic Church in Hankinson caused ‘extensive damage’

THE CAUSE REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION

HANKISON, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of Monday’s fire at St. Philip’s Catholic Church in Hankinson, North Dakota. The fire was reported at 4:20 p.m. and was under control by 8:15 p.m. Officials say there is extensive damage to the church ceiling, both the collapsed section and the remainder of the ceiling,…