MARION COUNTY, IOWA, Iowa — Fire crews are currently on scene of a church fire in Marion County.
According to the Sheriff's office, firefighters are currently battling a fire at 308 W. Dallas Street, the Pleasantville Christian Church.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. One person Local 5 spoke to said they were woken up by sirens early this morning and could see the fire from their home.
Pastor Donald Naftz said the congregation already moved to virtual services for the COVID-19 pandemic, so the fire won't immediately impact upcoming services. But he said it's still a big hit to the community and church members.
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"And, of course, everyone's sad there's just so much grief. The building it's sort of uh been for 120 years this place of stability you know we're not only for the faith community but for people in the community who don't even come. They like the fact that that church was standing there," said Pastor Donald Natz.
No word yet on what caused the fire.