Fenced-off remains of Bethel Community Church, Stow Hill, Newport
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Fenced-off remains of Bethel Community Church, Stow Hill, Newport
Image: © Jaggery Taken: 22 Jun 2018
Viewed on June 22nd 2018. The South Wales Argus reported that the church was devastated by a fire which spread from the empty former Zanzibar nightclub next door on Friday, June 15th 2018. 83 fire fighters, 10 fire engines, five water bowsers, two aerial ladders, a hydraulic platform, an incident command unit and three supporting appliances battled through the night to bring the blaze under control. Drone footage shows huge piles of rubble inside the church. The roof has been completely destroyed. The pastor of the church, Andrew Cleverley, has vowed to rebuild. In the meantime the congregation has moved to nearby Havelock Street Presbyterian Church. After the fire Gwent Police stated that two people were arrested on suspicion of arson.
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