Photo Story: Fire Destroys Historic Pa. Church

A fast-moving fire ripped through an historic Baptist Church located in Oakmont on Sept. 19.

The fire began around 2:20 p.m. and it is believed to have started from a propane torch being used by a work crew sealing the rear parking lot.

Firefighters from 10 fire companies battled the stubborn, three-alarm blaze for several hours.

The church, which built in 1874, was Oakmont's first African-American church and the oldest church in the community.