Preservation Update: St. George Tabernacle Struck by Lightning

Yesterday, the St. George Tabernacle (which is currently being renovated) was struck by lightning, causing a small fire in the attic.

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The timing was extremely fortunate. Construction workers and nearby pedestrians immediately reported the fire, and because of the building's thick and historic wood, the fire didn't spread very far. You can read more about the incident here:

http://www.thespectrum.com/story/news/2017/09/14/st-george-tabernacle-catches-fire-after-lightning-strike/666669001/

http://gephardtdaily.com/local/historic-lds-tabernacle-in-st-george-struck-by-lightning-scarred-by-fire/