Small trash fire threatens church, consumes five acres

Robert J. Baker bbaker@theitem.com
Posted 2/2/11

A small trash fire started Friday near Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ caught hold of 20 mph winds and burned five acres of forest, according to Clarendon Fire Chief Frances Richbourg.

Willie Hammett, 57, of Manning, was cited for …

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