More than 80 people escaped a fire during Sunday service at Christ Apostolic Church International in Mableton. The building was severely damaged and is without electricity, and the congregation may need a temporary place to worship.
People inside noticed smoke coming from the roof and raised the alarm. Flames moved through the attic from the rear of the building toward the front. Church elders helped the children evacuate before the rest of the congregation left. No one was hurt.
The church is working with Georgia Power to restore electricity. Reverend Frederick Appiah said the congregation may have to worship elsewhere temporarily. A GoFundMe has been set up to help the church recover.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
