Dallas Fire-Rescue is working a fire at the secondary chapel of First Baptist Dallas in downtown.
According to DFR, the initial call came in at 6:05 p.m. to a building on fire located at 1717 San Jacinto Street.The structure involved is the secondary chapel of First Baptist Dallas, according to DFR.LocalFire operations are defensive and a partial collapse of the structure occurred just after 7:30 p.m., according to Dallas Fire.
According to DFR, the fire has been knocked down and contained. The structure has largely collapsed, which has caused many void spaces with"hot spots".To our knowledge, no one is hurt or injured, and we thank God for His protection. He is sovereign even in the most difficult times. 'And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.' – Romans 8:28While there is no indication that the fire will escalate, DFR is expected to maintain an extended presence on the scene to extinguish all lingering areas of fire and to maintain a safe perimeter around the unstable building.
There have been no injuries reported in association with this incident. The cause of the fire will be under investigation.
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