BREAKING: Two churches in Casar, North Carolina, were intentionally set on fire on Friday night, between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.. The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that both Tabernacle Baptist Church and Calvary’s Cross Baptist Church were targeted in this disturbing act of arson.
Citizens in the small town of approximately 300 residents acted heroically by spotting the fires and extinguishing them before significant damage occurred. According to local reports, some bystanders were on their way to a camping trip and used the water they had with them to help put out the flames at Calvary’s Cross Baptist Church.
Pastor Homer Tessner of Tabernacle Baptist Church expressed gratitude for the quick actions of community members. “If it wasn’t for them, it might not be here yet,” he stated, highlighting the narrow escape from disaster.
The fires sparked shock and concern in the community, with Pastor Billy Boone of Calvary’s Cross Baptist Church noting, “We’ve never had anything like this happen before, and the church has been in existence for 50 years.” Both churches are located just eight miles apart.
As investigations continue, no arrests have been made yet. The sheriff’s office is urging anyone with information to come forward. The community remains on high alert, grappling with the impact of this targeted attack on places of worship.
This incident raises questions about safety and security in small towns, with many residents expressing outrage and disbelief. One local Twitter user, Matt Van Swol, called the attacks an assault on Christianity and emphasized the bravery of those who intervened.
Authorities are committed to bringing the perpetrators to justice as they work to ensure the safety of the community. The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is expected to release further updates as the investigation unfolds.
Stay tuned for more developments on this urgent story as the community rallies together in response to this alarming event.
