VANDALIA — An investigation is underway after part of a nativity scene and a church van caught fire at a Vandalia church on Wednesday.
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According to Vandalia police, officers were dispatched to Hopeland Church on a report of a fire. Upon arrival, it was discovered that several bales of straw were set on fire within a nativity scene.
According to a police report, police have a possible suspect, however no charges have been filed.
Officers also located a church van that had been set on fire and scorched on the inside. The van also had the rear window broken, according to police.
The case is being investigated by the Fire Marshal along with the Vandalia Division of Fire.