TYLER, Texas (AP) — Eight Texas churches barely 150 miles apart have caught fire since New Year's Day, putting pastors and congregations on edge and on guard wondering whether theirs is next.
Authorities have determined seven of those fires were intentionally set, and they are investigating one that broke out Thursday as a possible arson. There have been no reported injuries or arrests.
Six of the seven arsons were just nine days apart in January. That sent many congregations in east Texas scurrying to install security systems and prompted volunteers to keep close eyes on church properties.
Federal and local authorities have released scant details about the fires and say they need more information.
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