by Christopher Hodapp
A devastating fire destroyed the Masonic hall in Leesburg, Florida Wednesday night, following a break in. Leesburg Lodge 58 lost everything in the fire that began about 10:30PM, and arson investigators believe the blaze was deliberately set.
The Leesburg lodge hall was also home to The Villages Lodge 394, which had been preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a rededication ceremony Friday night. That event has been postponed indefinitely.
Grand Master Glen E. Bishop of the Grand Lodge of Florida issued a statement today and said that already several lodges in the area have volunteered meeting spaces and other assistance.
Photos: Leesburg Fire Rescue Facebook page
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