Candles located near the altar were not suspected in causing the blaze on Feb. 3. Authorities are still investigating what started the fire. Staff photos/Travis Mounts
Smoke damage was extensive in the church, which was completed in 1913.
Damage from the fire.
A stained glass window was stained with soot.
This statue of St. Joseph, patron saint of the parish, was destroyed in the fire. Rev. Ivan Eck credited St. Joseph with saving the church from being destroyed.
Candlesticks damaged in the fire.
The fire itself was contained in the area near the altar.
Father Eck's chair on the altar was scorched in the fire.
Outside of smoke damage, the church's main altar was unharmed.
Students at St. Joseph Catholic School tour the damage.
Soot covers the pews.
This statue of St. Joseph was located on the altar that burned.
Smoke damage could be seen throughout the entire church.
Smoke and water damage is visible on the walls.
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ost. |
