Church destroyed in early morning fire

CHESTERVILLE Ill. (WAND) - A church in Douglas County is destroyed in a early morning fire Friday. 

Firefighters on scene tell WAND News crews were called at 2:10 a.m. for a report of Sunnyside Mennonite Church on fire on Route 133 in Chesterville. The Arthur Fire Chief says the fire started in the attic and is considered an accidental fire. 

The Arthur Fire Chief says this is a big loss for the community saying 150 people in the area are part of the church's congregation. 

Arcola, Arthur, Cooks Mill, Chesterville, Atwood and Humboldt fire departments all assisted in the church fire. 

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This is a developing story.