Massive Fire at Mission San Gabriel

Massive Fire at Mission San Gabriel

Mission San Gabriel was established in 1771 and moved west to its present site in 1775.

An early morning fire at Mission San Gabriel destroyed the church’s roof and much of the interior, according to reports. The fire in the historic church broke out around 4 am, and fire crews were quick to respond, however the church was already overtaken by flames. The Mission, number four in the historic chain of 21 California Missions, was looking ahead to its 250th year commemoration in 2021.

You can read the full article, published by the California Missions Foundation and help donate to the fund to rebuild the Mission San Gabriel here: http://californiamissionsfoundation.org/latest_news/