Suspect Arrested After Fire Destroys Historic French Church

The Church of the Immaculate Conception in Saint-Omer suffered significant damage, with its bell tower collapsing.

A man known for similar acts was detained in connection with the fire.
The blaze, which broke out early Monday, required the efforts of 90 firefighters to contain.
No injuries were reported, but around 50 nearby residents were evacuated as a precaution.
An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the fire.
The church, originally completed in 1859 and restored in 2018, was a significant neo-Gothic landmark.