The historic First Baptist Church sanctuary built in the 1800's went up in flames Friday evening.
The historic First Baptist Church sanctuary built in the 1800's went up in flames Friday evening.The fire reached four alarms after the roof partially collapsed, but it has now been contained.Senior Pastor Robert Jeffress says he’s grateful no congregants were harmed. Crews were first called to the church at the corner of San Jacinto and North Ervay Street just after 6 p.m.First responders were met with heavy smoke when they first arrived.
We thank God that nobody has been hurt. We had just concluded vacation bible school with over 2,000 kids. They were all gone, so God has protected us through all this," Jeffress told FOX 4. "I'm grateful that the church is not bricks or mortar or wood; it's people."Around 9:30 p.m., Jeffress posted on X saying that the primary fire has been extinguished.Residents are still urged to avoid the area while fire crews monitor hot spots overnight.
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