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Fire Causes Extensive Damage At Church in Hanover

Damage was quite substantial after a church fire late Sunday afternoon in Hanover.

Crews were on scene for a few hours at St. Matthews Lutheran Church to battle the blaze in the attic and roof areas.

Hanover Fire Chief Ken Roseborough says the estimated is pegged at $500,000.

Roseborough says the cause of the fire is still unknown at this time.

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