Police on Long Island are investigating a fire that destroyed part of a West Babylon church.
Suffolk County Police say officers were called to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The church's pastor, Rev. Demetrios Kazakis, says he believes an electrical fire was caused by a small refrigerator in the building.
He said that although the flames were quelled quickly, the church suffered severe smoke and water damage.
Kazakis estimates repairs will cost more than $1 million.
He said parishioners have been praying for the strength to fix the community icon.
There were two prior fires at the same church. The last was in 1992.
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Police say arson investigators are still probing Tuesday night's blaze.
