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Fire breaks out at Sevenoaks Alliance Church in Abbotsford

Fire crews on scene at Sevenoaks Alliance Church in Abbotsford early Monday morning. Kevin Macdonald

Abbotsford fire crews were called to Sevenoaks Alliance Church this morning after a fire broke out.

Fire crews on scene say the flames seemed to start outside the building and then travelled to the roof of the structure on Gladwin Road and Hillcrest Avenue.

The roof was recently renovated as part of a multi-million dollar project.

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There is no word yet on how the fire started, but Abbotsford Police are calling it suspicious.

Investigators are appealing to witnesses with any information. Of particular note is that the fire would likely have been visible to drivers on Gladwin Road and to residents living in the high rise and other area condominiums. They are asking anyone who may have seen something at or near the church this morning to call them.

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Anyone with information about this fire should contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225, text us at 222973 (abbypd) or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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