# 75-Year-Old Church Destroyed in Fire | Houston News

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Podcast: [Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/houston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458112)
Published: 2026-09-18T04:46:25+00:00
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A devastating fire tore through Killeen’s oldest Black church, Simmonsville Missionary Baptist Church, just two days after its 75th anniversary celebration. Flames erupted from the roof, prompting a swift response from 33 firefighters who contained the blaze by late afternoon—no injuries reported, but the historic building was a total loss. The congregation vowed their legacy of faith and service endures, even as they begin rebuilding. Investigators confirmed the fire started accidentally at a nearby salvage yard, sparked by a heat-producing tool and fueled by combustible materials. A donation page is live to aid recovery, and authorities urge caution with spark-generating tools near flammable items—and to call 911 immediately if fire breaks out. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/historic-killeen-church-destroyed-fire-days-after-celebrating-75th-anniversary More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e716409b3aaf12a6 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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