Fire has destroyed a church in Franklin County.

West City firefighters were called to the structure fire around 3:00 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Mine 24 and Petroff roads. Firefighters discovered the fire at the Flatt Baptist Church, just south of the intersection. Units were met with fully involved fire conditions.

West City was assisted by fire departments from Benton and Coello. The state fire marshal’s office was also at the scene. Firefighters battled that blaze for over four hours.