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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 · May 28, 6:16PM · 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 · May 28, 5:43PM · 0:14
Battalion3isA.Battalion3isA.Proceed.Progressreport.Battalion3reportswe'restillinservicewith2and2atthistime.Hehaswateronthefire.Companiesaremakinggoodprogress.Openingupthewallsandceilings.Checkingforanyextension.
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PFD South Fire · May 28, 5:39PM · 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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Comments27

mst2410May 28 at 7:09 PM

Arson. They want the building

philadelphiaUser2101615005May 28 at 6:04 PM

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

philadelphiaUser2281015005May 28 at 6:13 PM

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

PhiladelphiaUser683207002May 28 at 5:50 PM

Why are all the black churches going up in 🔥

nitalove56May 28 at 5:42 PM

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

mst2410May 28 at 7:09 PM

Arson. They want the building

philadelphiaUser2101615005May 28 at 6:04 PM

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

philadelphiaUser2281015005May 28 at 6:13 PM

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

PhiladelphiaUser683207002May 28 at 5:50 PM

Why are all the black churches going up in 🔥

nitalove56May 28 at 5:42 PM

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

mst2410May 28 at 7:09 PM

Arson. They want the building

philadelphiaUser2101615005May 28 at 6:04 PM

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

philadelphiaUser2281015005May 28 at 6:13 PM

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

PhiladelphiaUser683207002May 28 at 5:50 PM

Why are all the black churches going up in 🔥

nitalove56May 28 at 5:42 PM

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

mst2410May 28 at 7:09 PM

Arson. They want the building

philadelphiaUser2101615005May 28 at 6:04 PM

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

philadelphiaUser2281015005May 28 at 6:13 PM

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

PhiladelphiaUser683207002May 28 at 5:50 PM

Why are all the black churches going up in 🔥

nitalove56May 28 at 5:42 PM

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

mst2410May 28 at 7:09 PM

Arson. They want the building

philadelphiaUser2101615005May 28 at 6:04 PM

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

philadelphiaUser2281015005May 28 at 6:13 PM

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

PhiladelphiaUser683207002May 28 at 5:50 PM

Why are all the black churches going up in 🔥

nitalove56May 28 at 5:42 PM

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

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