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Fire destroys New Jersey church; suspected arsonist arrestedCatholic News Service | 12.12.2019Category: World and NationFRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. (CNS) -- After a fire destroyed Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Franklin Lakes in the early hours of Dec. 11, the suspected arsonist was arrested. He was receiving burn treatment at a local hospital prior to his court hearing."We are thankful for the efforts of the police, firefighters and public safety workers who immediately responded to calls and battled the blaze during frigid conditions to try and save Most Blessed Sacrament Church," said a Dec. 12 statement from the Newark Archdiocese.James Mayers, a 26-year-old local resident, was arrested at the scene of the fire that had been set with a cigarette lighter and gasoline. He was charged with first-degree aggravated arson and third-degree burglary, according to a report by NJ.com, a digital news content provider and website in New Jersey.More at: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/fire-destroys-new-jersey-church-suspected-arsonist-arrested
