In a video posted to Facebook on Thursday morning, the Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn, Texas, was seen on fire.
The video, which was posted by The Fayette County Record in the morning of June 9, says, “Holy Rosary Church in Hostyn is on fire this morning. Numerous emergency crews now on scene. No further details at this time.”
The Diocese of Victoria re-posted that video. The diocese said in its post to “Please keep Father Felix Twumasi and the parishioners of Holy Rosary Church in Hostyn in your prayers. We will post updates as information is available.”
Father Felix K. Twumasi is listed as the parochial administrator on the parish’s website.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook page multiple other photos of the fire Thursday morning.
The post says, “Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek is reporting that FM 2436 at Hostyn is currently shut down due to a large fire at the Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn”.
The post also says, “The roadway is completely closed at this time”. “Please avoid the area so that first responders may do their jobs!”