So. Long Lake Church Lost to Blaze

The South Long Lake Presbyterian Church was declared a total loss from a Sunday morning fire shortly before services were to begin. 

The Brainerd Fire Department was called to the scene around 8 a.m. yesterday, on Church Road off Highway 25 south of town.  Church was to begin at 9:30 a.m.

The structure was fully involved by the time fire fighters arrived.  The steeple and sanctuary survived the blaze.  However the church is considered a total loss.  No cause has been given.  The State Fire Marshall's office will investigate.