Clayborn Temple fire was arson, MFD says

By , Daily Memphian Updated: May 21, 2025 6:45 PM CT | Published: May 21, 2025 4:38 PM CT

The fire that destroyed the Clayborn Temple last month was set intentionally, the Memphis Fire Department said in an X post Wednesday afternoon.

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Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.


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