WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem Fire Department officials confirmed that a fire at a local church was started intentionally but does not appear to be a possible hate crime.

Friday morning, a fire broke out at a church at Iglesia Lluvias De Gracia Church on the 1500 block of 15th Street.

The fire started in a garbage receptible located next to the church and spread to the side of the church, according to fire officials.

No injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing.

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