Investigators in Grand Island, Nebraska have not yet determined the motive of the criminal, or criminals, who set fire to a church building Wednesday evening while around 30 people, including children, were inside.
The fire was reported around 6:30 p.m.at the First Faith United Methodist church building, 4190 West Capital Ave, in north Grand Island. According to a report from KNOP television, the arsonist set fire to bushes and grass on the side of the main building.
A church member said a youth choir was practicing in the building when the fire was set. Everyone got out without injury.
A report from KHGI ABC Nebraska says investigators do not yet have a suspect.