PELHAM, N.H. (WHDH) - A lightning strike sparked a fire at a church in Pelham, New Hampshire, Friday, officials say.
Pelham Congregational Church was struck about 5 p.m. as powerful storms moved through the area.
Crews from Salem helped Pelham firefighters put out the flames.
The fire prompted the temporary closure of Main and Common streets.
Those roads have since reopened.
Salem Fire assisting Pelham Fire with a lighting strike at the Pelham Congregational Church. pic.twitter.com/dbV9XGZplR
— Pelham Police (@PelhamNHPolice) August 17, 2018
The Pelham Congregational Church in Pelham Center was stuck by lightning shortly before 5:00pm causing the building to catch fire. Pelham Fire and neighboring towns are currently on scene. Expect delays in the center of town. pic.twitter.com/QOSY1tmTnG
— Pelham Police (@PelhamNHPolice) August 17, 2018
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