church fire

Church holds first gathering since fire

The Central City Baptist Church held their first gathering since the fire at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 31. The event was in the parking lot at the corner of Franklin Street and Avenue E in Beaumont, across the street from the church.

Fire destroys Beaumont church

Fire crews remained on the scene during the morning hours of July 26 after a fire completely destroyed a Beaumont church. According to Beaumont Fire Department (BFD), the fire was reported about 10 p.m. July 25 at the Central City Baptist Church, located at the corner of Franklin St. and Avenue E.