Davy Jones’ intended memorial destroyed in fire

A fire in central Pennsylvania has destroyed a church intended to be a museum honouring the late singer Davy Jones.

WHTM-TV reports crews responded to the blaze in Beavertown around 2am on Tuesday at the former Beaver Lutheran Church. Snyder County dispatchers say no injuries were reported and the cause of the blaze isn’t known.

The landmark was purchased by a fan of the Monkees lead singer who died four years ago. Jones lived in the community for more than two decades and had originally bought the church with plans to renovate it.

The church dates to 1880 and is one of the oldest structures in Beavertown, southeast of State College, Pennsylvania.