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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1973
Page
5
Ruidoso Downs fire destroys the First Baptist Church after an 8:30 p.m. discovery by Rev. Fred Moore. About 100 volunteer firefighters from Ruidoso Downs and nearby areas fought the blaze for two hours, focusing on the attic, parsonage saturation, and a large butane tank near the church.
A two hour blaze reduced the First Baptist Church of Ruidoso Downs to ashes, leaving only the walled entrance and a kitchen section. Built in 1953, the landmark church suffered heavy losses including records and the pastor’s personal library. Officials consider a faulty heating unit in the attic as a possible ignition. Firefighters from Ruidoso Downs and Ruidoso fought the flames. joint services and a rebuilding meeting were planned.
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