Firefighters in Texas have contained a fire that all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas. The blaze sent smoke billowing over the city but caused no deaths or injuries. The Texas Historic Landmark was built in 1890.
Firefighters battle a fire at First Baptist Dallas church on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Dallas. Firefighters battle a fire at First Baptist Dallas church on Friday, July 19, 2024, in downtown Dallas. Fire burns inside the First Baptist Dallas church on Friday, July 19, 2024, in downtown Dallas. Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at First Baptist Dallas church on Friday, July 19, 2024, in downtown Dallas.
The fire in the Texas Historic Landmark, a Victorian-style red brick church built in 1890, was reported about 6:30 p.m. Friday, and contained about three hours later, firefighters said. “We think it may have started in the basement and then gone on to the second floor but until we clear it out and do an investigation we won’t know” the cause, interim Fire Chief Justin Ball“We are grateful that no one was injured ... and are thankful for the first responders who helped contain the fire to our historic sanctuary,”The evangelical megachurch, with 16,000 members, now holds its main services in a modern worship center next door to the historic sanctuary.
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