St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Hacienda Heights stands gutted by a fire that began just after midnight and raged for about 2 1/2 hours. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Members Al Reyes and Olivia Jaurequi-Reyes stand in shock in front of the ruins of their church. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Roof tiles are among the debris from the fire at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
L.A .County Fire Department Battalion Chief Joel Harrison investigates the charred interior of the church. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Carmen Reyes, a member, stands in silent prayer in front of the destroyed church. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
The fire caused an estimated $8 million in damage. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Cardinal Roger Mahony, former head of the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, takes photos of the gutted church. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Mahony walks by the gutted church. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
