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REHOBETH:       10:03 PM.      Houston County 911 dispatched Rehobeth Fire-Rescue, and other volunteer fire departments to Rehobeth Baptist Church. Persons reporting to Houston County 911 heavy smoke in the area and no flames visible.

Agencies responding to the scene, Taylor Volunteer Fire, Madrid Volunteer Department, Southern Junction Volunteer Department, Madrid Volunteer Fire Department, along with Houston County Sheriff Deputies.

10:10 PM.      Rehobeth Fire-Rescue Operations Commander Todd Phillips arrived on the scene in seconds. Phillips reported smoke in the area and no smoke or flames from the church. Phillips downgraded all responding units and reported a key holder was enroute to the church to allow entry to do a walk through to be sure.

UPDATED 2 10:31 PM 

Reports from reliable sources claim they found a diesel truck in front of  the elementary school. That was the source of the fire.

NO FIRE AT THE CHURCH