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Priceville church catches fire after being struck by lightning

Two fire departments responded after the Shoal Creek Baptist Church caught fire during severe weather.
Credit: Jenn Powell
Priceville church catches fire after lightning strike

PRICEVILLE, Ala. — Priceville and Somerville Fire Departments responded to a fire at Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Somerville on Sunday.

The extent of the damage is unknown at this time, but the fire was contained and firefighters were focused near the steeple, which was on the ground.

Credit: Jenn Powell
Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Priceville

One family's Ring camera caught the moment the lightning strike happened.

More damage is being reported across the Tennessee Valley as the storm moves into the area.

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