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Fire at Wayland Temple Baptist Church

2500 Cecil B Moore Ave, Brewerytown, Philadelphia

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Summary

  • Firefighters are responding to a fire at a four-story church on Cecil B Moore Ave in Philadelphia, with smoke visible from the roof. Additional units are on standby as crews work to address the situation.

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Citizen user video shows firefighters on ladders with smoke rising from the roof of the church.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2500 Cecil B Moore Ave.

Citizen user video shows firefighters on ladders with smoke rising from the roof of the church.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2500 Cecil B Moore Ave.

Citizen user video shows firefighters on ladders with smoke rising from the roof of the church.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2500 Cecil B Moore Ave.

Citizen user video shows firefighters on ladders with smoke rising from the roof of the church.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2500 Cecil B Moore Ave.

Citizen user video shows firefighters on ladders with smoke rising from the roof of the church.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2500 Cecil B Moore Ave.

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PFD South Fire Β· May 28, 6:16PM Β· 0:24
Battalion3,Dave.Battalion3,Dave.Proceed.ByordersofBattalion3,youcanplacethefireundercontrol.It'sgoingtoholdthesamewiththefirsttwointhis,twoladders,ourselves,rescuewomen,andonemedicunit.Affirmative.Youlefttimeis35minutes.Fireisundercontrol.
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PFD South Fire Β· May 28, 5:43PM Β· 0:14
Battalion3isA.Battalion3isA.Proceed.Progressreport.Battalion3reportswe'restillinservicewith2and2atthistime.Hehaswateronthefire.Companiesaremakinggoodprogress.Openingupthewallsandceilings.Checkingforanyextension.
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PFD South Fire Β· May 28, 5:39PM Β· 0:31
Time3is8.Time3is8,proceed.Battaglia3reports,Engine27hasa4storychurch,50by100,withsmokeshowingontheroofline.It'sinservicerightnowwith101.Igivefurtherreport.Affirmative.AssistantCompany'sresponding,2500seatswillbemoreavenuewiththeexceptionofEngine27.Later1,proceedinastandby.Company'sresponding,2500seatswillbemoreavenuewiththeexceptionofEngine27.Later1,proceedinastandby.Company'sareoperating.
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Comments26

mst241021h ago

Arson. They want the building

philadelphiaUser210161500523h ago

all the churches in the city catches fires since COVID, and magically turning into apartments

philadelphiaUser228101500522h ago

Schools closing and Churches burning.... what will take it's place you ask?.... luxury apartments

PhiladelphiaUser68320700223h ago

Why are all the black churches going up in πŸ”₯

nitalove5623h ago

praying that the fireman could put the fire out before does too much damage

mst241021h ago

Arson. They want the building

philadelphiaUser210161500523h ago

all the churches in the city catches fires since COVID, and magically turning into apartments

philadelphiaUser228101500522h ago

Schools closing and Churches burning.... what will take it's place you ask?.... luxury apartments

PhiladelphiaUser68320700223h ago

Why are all the black churches going up in πŸ”₯

nitalove5623h ago

praying that the fireman could put the fire out before does too much damage

mst241021h ago

Arson. They want the building

philadelphiaUser210161500523h ago

all the churches in the city catches fires since COVID, and magically turning into apartments

philadelphiaUser228101500522h ago

Schools closing and Churches burning.... what will take it's place you ask?.... luxury apartments

PhiladelphiaUser68320700223h ago

Why are all the black churches going up in πŸ”₯

nitalove5623h ago

praying that the fireman could put the fire out before does too much damage

mst241021h ago

Arson. They want the building

philadelphiaUser210161500523h ago

all the churches in the city catches fires since COVID, and magically turning into apartments

philadelphiaUser228101500522h ago

Schools closing and Churches burning.... what will take it's place you ask?.... luxury apartments

PhiladelphiaUser68320700223h ago

Why are all the black churches going up in πŸ”₯

nitalove5623h ago

praying that the fireman could put the fire out before does too much damage

mst241021h ago

Arson. They want the building

philadelphiaUser210161500523h ago

all the churches in the city catches fires since COVID, and magically turning into apartments

philadelphiaUser228101500522h ago

Schools closing and Churches burning.... what will take it's place you ask?.... luxury apartments

PhiladelphiaUser68320700223h ago

Why are all the black churches going up in πŸ”₯

nitalove5623h ago

praying that the fireman could put the fire out before does too much damage

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