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Anglicans respond to Canadian town's wildfire evacuation

The Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, has asked for “the prayers of the whole church” in response to a major wildfire in Alberta that has resulted in the town of Fort McMurray and neighbouring communities being subjected to an enforced evacuation as firefighters predict that much of the town will be destroyed.

05 May 2016

Fire causes significant damage to Belfast church

A firefighter has been taken to hospital after being injured tackling a blaze at a church in the Dunmurry district of Belfast, Northern Ireland, this morning (Monday). The Rector of the Church was also taken to hospital to be treated for the effects of smoke inhalation. Neither was seriously injured; but the damage to the church is said to be “significant.”

11 January 2016

Synod evacuated as fire destroys cathedral and diocesan centre

The Umzimvubu diocese’s Glenthorne Centre, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, was destroyed by fire on Saturday as diocesan Synod members concluded their budget-setting meeting in the building.

09 November 2015

Saskatchewan Bishop says response to wildfires created solidarity

Bishop urges Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents to address other community challenges together

03 August 2015

Anglican school spared worst of fires as Kinglake prepares for church dedication

On 16 March, the new St Peter's Memorial Anglican Church in Kinglake will be dedicated by Archbishop Philip Freier on the site of the historic timber church that was destroyed five years ago.

19 February 2014

Fire destroys computers, office equipment in Honduras

A fire broke out over night Feb. 10 at the Episcopal Diocese of Honduras Diocesan Center in San Pedro Sula when an air conditioner unit exploded in the reception area

12 February 2014

Evidence indicates man intended to commit suicide in fatal fire

Officials believe man doused himself in gasoline before entering church on fire

09 December 2013