Coffin Rescued From Burning Church | Leicester News

A fire erupted at St. Andrew’s Church in Leicester late Tuesday night, prompting eight fire engines and aerial units to battle the blaze — and in a dramatic twist, crews rescued a coffin belonging to a church warden left inside for Wednesday’s funeral service. The historic 150-year-old church suffered damage, but officials clarified the coffin was saved by firefighters, not congregants. The Diocese expressed sorrow, moved the service to a new location, and the coffin was transferred to Saffron Hill Cemetery. Road closures disrupted traffic near Leicester Royal Infirmary as authorities continue investigating the fire’s cause. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/98e6bbfeba420b52