The Evangelical Presbyterian (E.P) Church faced a devastating fire that resulted in widespread destruction, yet curiously spared a set of Bibles from harm.

The fire, which erupted during a time when the church was not in session, caused extensive damage to various items including drums, sound systems, projectors, furniture, and other valuable assets within the building.

Reverend Robert Awuah, the Bolgatanga District Pastor of E.P Church, recounted the incident during an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), revealing that the fire started around 0400 hours on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.Despite efforts by community volunteers, the blaze quickly escalated beyond control, necessitating the intervention of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

Remarkably, amidst the destruction, a set of four Bibles placed on the altar remained untouched by the flames, prompting astonishment and intrigue among witnesses.“Miraculously, everything burnt in the building except a set of four Bibles that were placed on the altar.“The intensity of heat observed by the fire fighters from the main power source to the church suggested that the fire was caused by an electrical fault,” Reverend Robert Awuah stated.Divisional Officer Grade Three (DOIII) Mr. Callistus Nibunu, Upper East Regional Public Relations Officer of GNFS, disclosed that preliminary investigations pointed to an electrical fault caused by a power surge as the likely origin of the fire.He explained that fluctuations in power could lead to heightened voltage beyond the building's wiring capacity, posing a fire hazard even when devices were switched off but still plugged in.

The incident underscores both the devastating impact of fires and the mysterious ways in which certain objects can escape destruction, leaving the community and church members grappling with both loss and inexplicable preservation.