Chicago Sun-Times

Firefighte­r injured in ‘ suspicious’ church fire

- — Alexandra Kukulka

3 A firefighte­r suffered minor injuries while battling a “suspicious” blaze Sunday night at a south suburban Harvey church. Firefighte­rs responded to a call of a fire at Just Faithful Gospel Church, 14747 Hoyne Ave., at 10: 50 p. m., according to Harvey Fire Department Capt. Jeff Cook. There was “heavy damage” to the church, Cook said. One firefighte­r suffered minor injuries and received medical treatment at the scene, Cook said. Fire officials said Monday morning that the fire appeared “suspicious in nature.” The Harvey Police Department, state fire marshal and ATF are investigat­ing the cause, Cook said.

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