A fire early Sunday morning damaged a historic Yaphank church, according to Suffolk Police.
Police say a 911 call came in at 2:02 a.m. reporting a fire at Yaphank Presbyterian Church, which is located at 65 Main Street.
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The investigation into the blaze has been hindered due to extensive damage to the church, but police say the cause of the fire "has been deemed non-criminal."
The church was built in 1851 and also served as a community center and refuge for residents seeking shelter, police said.
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