Tacony, Philadelphia
Five Displaced After Fire Guts Historic Church
Reported May 9 at 5:17 PM · Updated May 9 at 9:52 PM · 306.1K Viewed
Summary
A two-alarm fire ripped through a historic church in Tacony Sunday evening, officials said.
At approximately 5:14 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a fire at St. Leo the Great Church in the 6600 block of Keystone Street.
Firefighters arrived to see flames fully engulfing the church.
The [Philadelphia Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/st-leo-church-fire-tacony-historic-20210509.html) reported that after an hour of fighting the fire, the roof of the church caved in.
The flames spread to the former rectory of the building, displacing five people, according to [NBC](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/firefighters-battle-massive-fire-at-historic-church-in-tacony/2808017/).
Citizen user video shows the firestorm overwhelming the church.
According to the PFD, firefighters battled the blaze for over two hours before it was brought under control.
No one was injured. The PFD reported that the church was not in use at the time.
Fire marshals are investigating what led to the fire.
A two-alarm fire ripped through a historic church in Tacony Sunday evening, officials said.
At approximately 5:14 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a fire at St. Leo the Great Church in the 6600 block of Keystone Street.
Firefighters arrived to see flames fully engulfing the church.
The [Philadelphia Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/st-leo-church-fire-tacony-historic-20210509.html) reported that after an hour of fighting the fire, the roof of the church caved in.
The flames spread to the former rectory of the building, displacing five people, according to [NBC](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/firefighters-battle-massive-fire-at-historic-church-in-tacony/2808017/).
Citizen user video shows the firestorm overwhelming the church.
According to the PFD, firefighters battled the blaze for over two hours before it was brought under control.
No one was injured. The PFD reported that the church was not in use at the time.
Fire marshals are investigating what led to the fire.
A two-alarm fire ripped through a historic church in Tacony Sunday evening, officials said.
At approximately 5:14 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a fire at St. Leo the Great Church in the 6600 block of Keystone Street.
Firefighters arrived to see flames fully engulfing the church.
The [Philadelphia Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/st-leo-church-fire-tacony-historic-20210509.html) reported that after an hour of fighting the fire, the roof of the church caved in.
The flames spread to the former rectory of the building, displacing five people, according to [NBC](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/firefighters-battle-massive-fire-at-historic-church-in-tacony/2808017/).
Citizen user video shows the firestorm overwhelming the church.
According to the PFD, firefighters battled the blaze for over two hours before it was brought under control.
No one was injured. The PFD reported that the church was not in use at the time.
Fire marshals are investigating what led to the fire.
A two-alarm fire ripped through a historic church in Tacony Sunday evening, officials said.
At approximately 5:14 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a fire at St. Leo the Great Church in the 6600 block of Keystone Street.
Firefighters arrived to see flames fully engulfing the church.
The [Philadelphia Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/st-leo-church-fire-tacony-historic-20210509.html) reported that after an hour of fighting the fire, the roof of the church caved in.
The flames spread to the former rectory of the building, displacing five people, according to [NBC](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/firefighters-battle-massive-fire-at-historic-church-in-tacony/2808017/).
Citizen user video shows the firestorm overwhelming the church.
According to the PFD, firefighters battled the blaze for over two hours before it was brought under control.
No one was injured. The PFD reported that the church was not in use at the time.
Fire marshals are investigating what led to the fire.
A two-alarm fire ripped through a historic church in Tacony Sunday evening, officials said.
At approximately 5:14 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a fire at St. Leo the Great Church in the 6600 block of Keystone Street.
Firefighters arrived to see flames fully engulfing the church.
The [Philadelphia Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/st-leo-church-fire-tacony-historic-20210509.html) reported that after an hour of fighting the fire, the roof of the church caved in.
The flames spread to the former rectory of the building, displacing five people, according to [NBC](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/firefighters-battle-massive-fire-at-historic-church-in-tacony/2808017/).
Citizen user video shows the firestorm overwhelming the church.
According to the PFD, firefighters battled the blaze for over two hours before it was brought under control.
No one was injured. The PFD reported that the church was not in use at the time.
Fire marshals are investigating what led to the fire.
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Additional user footage shows police and EMS units at the scene.
According to recent user video, fire operations are ongoing.
PECO personnel have shut off power in the immediate vicinity of the fire.
According to police, a person living in a neighboring residence is being treated for possible respiratory issues.
Firefighters on scene confirm the fire is under control.
An additional EMS unit has been dispatched to the scene.
Additional user footage shows police and EMS units at the scene.
According to recent user video, fire operations are ongoing.
PECO personnel have shut off power in the immediate vicinity of the fire.
According to police, a person living in a neighboring residence is being treated for possible respiratory issues.
Firefighters on scene confirm the fire is under control.
An additional EMS unit has been dispatched to the scene.
Additional user footage shows police and EMS units at the scene.
According to recent user video, fire operations are ongoing.
PECO personnel have shut off power in the immediate vicinity of the fire.
According to police, a person living in a neighboring residence is being treated for possible respiratory issues.
Firefighters on scene confirm the fire is under control.
An additional EMS unit has been dispatched to the scene.
Additional user footage shows police and EMS units at the scene.
According to recent user video, fire operations are ongoing.
PECO personnel have shut off power in the immediate vicinity of the fire.
According to police, a person living in a neighboring residence is being treated for possible respiratory issues.
Firefighters on scene confirm the fire is under control.
An additional EMS unit has been dispatched to the scene.
Additional user footage shows police and EMS units at the scene.
According to recent user video, fire operations are ongoing.
PECO personnel have shut off power in the immediate vicinity of the fire.
According to police, a person living in a neighboring residence is being treated for possible respiratory issues.
Firefighters on scene confirm the fire is under control.
An additional EMS unit has been dispatched to the scene.
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My husband is one of the firefighter there 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@lareina7474 🙏🏽
That was the only church I’ve ever felt comfortable in, and where I grew up learning to love and praise God. The people of Tacony are mourning a loss right now. This church symbolized so much for so many people. Keep the people there (even(ESPECIALLY)the homeless and addicts) in your prayers and pray that at least some of the church is preserved. Being horrible and saying disgusting things while people are suffering from losing a place that meant so much to so many people is truly evil and I hope you all find God and he lightens your hearts and shows you a more peaceful and empathetic way of life.
@gobblygook ❤️❤️❤️
OH NOOOO THAT'S TERRIBLE LORD LET NO ONE BE BURNED AND KEEP FIREFIGHTERS SAFE IN JESES MIGHTY NAME AMEN🙏🙏🙏
@kandigrl2c the school has been closed for years i think it’s like st williams where they have certain masses sometimes
Due to its historical value there will be extensive investigation into how and who started the fire.
Is there value in retaining old rape buildings? I didn't know that
My husband is one of the firefighter there 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@lareina7474 🙏🏽
That was the only church I’ve ever felt comfortable in, and where I grew up learning to love and praise God. The people of Tacony are mourning a loss right now. This church symbolized so much for so many people. Keep the people there (even(ESPECIALLY)the homeless and addicts) in your prayers and pray that at least some of the church is preserved. Being horrible and saying disgusting things while people are suffering from losing a place that meant so much to so many people is truly evil and I hope you all find God and he lightens your hearts and shows you a more peaceful and empathetic way of life.
@gobblygook ❤️❤️❤️
OH NOOOO THAT'S TERRIBLE LORD LET NO ONE BE BURNED AND KEEP FIREFIGHTERS SAFE IN JESES MIGHTY NAME AMEN🙏🙏🙏
@kandigrl2c the school has been closed for years i think it’s like st williams where they have certain masses sometimes
Due to its historical value there will be extensive investigation into how and who started the fire.
Is there value in retaining old rape buildings? I didn't know that
My husband is one of the firefighter there 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@lareina7474 🙏🏽
That was the only church I’ve ever felt comfortable in, and where I grew up learning to love and praise God. The people of Tacony are mourning a loss right now. This church symbolized so much for so many people. Keep the people there (even(ESPECIALLY)the homeless and addicts) in your prayers and pray that at least some of the church is preserved. Being horrible and saying disgusting things while people are suffering from losing a place that meant so much to so many people is truly evil and I hope you all find God and he lightens your hearts and shows you a more peaceful and empathetic way of life.
@gobblygook ❤️❤️❤️
OH NOOOO THAT'S TERRIBLE LORD LET NO ONE BE BURNED AND KEEP FIREFIGHTERS SAFE IN JESES MIGHTY NAME AMEN🙏🙏🙏
@kandigrl2c the school has been closed for years i think it’s like st williams where they have certain masses sometimes
Due to its historical value there will be extensive investigation into how and who started the fire.
Is there value in retaining old rape buildings? I didn't know that
My husband is one of the firefighter there 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@lareina7474 🙏🏽
That was the only church I’ve ever felt comfortable in, and where I grew up learning to love and praise God. The people of Tacony are mourning a loss right now. This church symbolized so much for so many people. Keep the people there (even(ESPECIALLY)the homeless and addicts) in your prayers and pray that at least some of the church is preserved. Being horrible and saying disgusting things while people are suffering from losing a place that meant so much to so many people is truly evil and I hope you all find God and he lightens your hearts and shows you a more peaceful and empathetic way of life.
@gobblygook ❤️❤️❤️
OH NOOOO THAT'S TERRIBLE LORD LET NO ONE BE BURNED AND KEEP FIREFIGHTERS SAFE IN JESES MIGHTY NAME AMEN🙏🙏🙏
@kandigrl2c the school has been closed for years i think it’s like st williams where they have certain masses sometimes
Due to its historical value there will be extensive investigation into how and who started the fire.
Is there value in retaining old rape buildings? I didn't know that
My husband is one of the firefighter there 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@lareina7474 🙏🏽
That was the only church I’ve ever felt comfortable in, and where I grew up learning to love and praise God. The people of Tacony are mourning a loss right now. This church symbolized so much for so many people. Keep the people there (even(ESPECIALLY)the homeless and addicts) in your prayers and pray that at least some of the church is preserved. Being horrible and saying disgusting things while people are suffering from losing a place that meant so much to so many people is truly evil and I hope you all find God and he lightens your hearts and shows you a more peaceful and empathetic way of life.
@gobblygook ❤️❤️❤️
OH NOOOO THAT'S TERRIBLE LORD LET NO ONE BE BURNED AND KEEP FIREFIGHTERS SAFE IN JESES MIGHTY NAME AMEN🙏🙏🙏
@kandigrl2c the school has been closed for years i think it’s like st williams where they have certain masses sometimes
Due to its historical value there will be extensive investigation into how and who started the fire.
Is there value in retaining old rape buildings? I didn't know that
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