ARAPAHOE, Neb. (AP) — A fire started by a lightning strike has destroyed a bell tower on a church in south-central Nebraska.
The fire was reported a little before 11:30 a.m. Sunday at St. Germanus Catholic Church in Arapahoe. Firefighters from several departments responded to calls for extra help.
No injuries have been reported. Arapahoe Fire Chief Brian Sisson said the tower was destroyed, but he thinks the bell is fine.