Molotov cocktails thrown at Seattle church

Witnesses say someone threw lit bottles filled with unknown liquid at the Iglesia ni Cristo Locale of Seattle. Fire officials are investigating it as arson.

Authorities are investigating an arson attempt at a church in Seattle’s Rainier Valley after several Molotov cocktails were thrown at the church as dozens of people attended a service Thursday night.

Several witnesses called in a fire outside Iglesia ni Cristo Locale of Seattle, a Church of Christ, shortly after 8 p.m. The church is located at 7100 42nd Ave. S.

Witnesses told fire investigators that a person threw lit bottles filled with unknown liquid at the church building. The Molotov cocktails caused minor damage to the exterior of the church, but did not ignite a fire inside, where 50 people were gathered.

There are no injuries to report and no suspects in custody at this time.

For more on this story: https://bit.ly/2EyvNFX
Do you like what you see? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh
Like USA TODAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usatoday
Follow USA TODAY on Twitter: https://twitter.com/USATODAY

More info on Molotov cocktails thrown at Seattle church

Molotov cocktails thrown at Seattle church - BingNews Search results

Leave a Comment