Local, federal authorities to investigate fire at Alexandria chapel

From the Washington Examiner-

Local and federal authorities are beginning their investigation into a fire at a historic Alexandria chapel.

The blaze broke out at the 129-year-old Immanuel Chapel at the Virginia Theological Seminary shortly before 4 p.m. Friday.

John North, a battalion chief for the Alexandria Fire Department, said Saturday that preliminary estimates show the Episcopal church may have sustained $2 million in damages.

North said the fire department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives would be investigating the cause of the fire. He said ATF agents often assist in investigations when a fire occurs at a place of worship.

No one was injured in the blaze.

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