Fire Destroys Downtown Madison Cathedral

MADISON, Wis. -- Firefighters spent Monday putting out hot spots after an early-morning blaze destroyed St. Raphael Cathedral, 222 W. Main St., in downtown Madison, near the Capitol.

The fire was reported at about 5:30 a.m. Monday. Large plumes of dark smoke could be seen from all directions toward the Capitol. Several area fire departments were called in to help Madison firefighters contain the fire. Firefighters got the fire under control at about 8 a.m. Monday. The fire burned through the church's roof and it collapsed. Firefighters spent much of the day working to save the church's steeple, which is a downtown Madison landmark.

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