(CBN News) – A Northern California pastor has recalled the dramatic moments he and a small group of his church members made a miraculous escape from the raging inferno that has gripped huge swathes of the West Coast state. Doug Crowder, pastor of Magalia Pines Baptist Church, risked his life to save others as he gathered up 30 desperate residents and four church members, helping them take refuge at his church building.
But as the group loaded up into a convoy of vehicles and attempted to escape the clutches of this monstrous fire, the whole place “exploded,” according to Pastor Crowder. “We were in the driveway planning to leave,” he told Baptist Press, choked up with tears, “and the entire world erupted.” “The woods exploded,” Crowder continued. “The Subway restaurant across the street exploded, and on all sides of us was fire.” READ MORE
