A fire has damaged a historic Norwich church that is over a century old.
Firefighters were called to North B Street at the Taftville Congregational Church around 10 p.m. Saturday after getting a report of a structure fire.
When the fire chief arrived about a minute later, a working fire was declared and about 20 percent of the 119-year-old church was on fire. Fire crews from several towns responded to the scene. Officials said the crews contained the fire to the alter area, an office behind the alter and the church area seating.According to fire officials, about 35 percent of the building was damaged by fire. Other areas have smoke and water damage.Police said the building is believed to be unoccupied at this time.
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