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Third-Alarm Church Fire

3285 144th St W

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Summary

  • Firefighters are operating at the scene of a fire at the former Lighthouse Church in Rosemount, Minnesota.
  • Firefighters transmitted a "third alarm", requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.
  • It's unclear if anyone has been hurt.
  • Authorities have advised the public to avoid the area as emergency crews work to manage the situation.

Timeline

Residents are asked to avoid the area as firefighters continue to work and nearby roads remain closed.

Authorities believe the building was unoccupied or evacuated before crews arrived, and no injuries have been reported.

Mutual aid departments responded to assist with suppression efforts, and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal has responded to investigate the cause of the fire once the scene is stabilized.

Crews responded shortly before 10 a.m. after flames were reported coming from the roof and bell tower. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire conditions and requested additional resources as the blaze intensified.

Firefighters from multiple agencies battled a third-alarm fire at Debre Bisrat St. Gabriel and Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Church, formerly the Lighthouse Church.

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It's unclear if anyone is injured.

Firefighters have reportedly transmitted a "third alarm" requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.

The City of Rosemount issued the following statement on X (formerly Twitter): "Fire crews are responding to a structure fire at the former Lighthouse Church, 3285 144th St W, Rosemount. Please avoid the area. Fire and police crews are on scene. Updates will be provided as available."

According to information sourced via Samdesk, multiple firefighters are operating at the scene of a fire inside a church.

Incident reported at 3285 144th St W.

Residents are asked to avoid the area as firefighters continue to work and nearby roads remain closed.

Authorities believe the building was unoccupied or evacuated before crews arrived, and no injuries have been reported.

Mutual aid departments responded to assist with suppression efforts, and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal has responded to investigate the cause of the fire once the scene is stabilized.

Crews responded shortly before 10 a.m. after flames were reported coming from the roof and bell tower. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire conditions and requested additional resources as the blaze intensified.

Firefighters from multiple agencies battled a third-alarm fire at Debre Bisrat St. Gabriel and Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Church, formerly the Lighthouse Church.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

It's unclear if anyone is injured.

Firefighters have reportedly transmitted a "third alarm" requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.

The City of Rosemount issued the following statement on X (formerly Twitter): "Fire crews are responding to a structure fire at the former Lighthouse Church, 3285 144th St W, Rosemount. Please avoid the area. Fire and police crews are on scene. Updates will be provided as available."

According to information sourced via Samdesk, multiple firefighters are operating at the scene of a fire inside a church.

Incident reported at 3285 144th St W.

Residents are asked to avoid the area as firefighters continue to work and nearby roads remain closed.

Authorities believe the building was unoccupied or evacuated before crews arrived, and no injuries have been reported.

Mutual aid departments responded to assist with suppression efforts, and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal has responded to investigate the cause of the fire once the scene is stabilized.

Crews responded shortly before 10 a.m. after flames were reported coming from the roof and bell tower. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire conditions and requested additional resources as the blaze intensified.

Firefighters from multiple agencies battled a third-alarm fire at Debre Bisrat St. Gabriel and Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Church, formerly the Lighthouse Church.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

It's unclear if anyone is injured.

Firefighters have reportedly transmitted a "third alarm" requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.

The City of Rosemount issued the following statement on X (formerly Twitter): "Fire crews are responding to a structure fire at the former Lighthouse Church, 3285 144th St W, Rosemount. Please avoid the area. Fire and police crews are on scene. Updates will be provided as available."

According to information sourced via Samdesk, multiple firefighters are operating at the scene of a fire inside a church.

Incident reported at 3285 144th St W.

Residents are asked to avoid the area as firefighters continue to work and nearby roads remain closed.

Authorities believe the building was unoccupied or evacuated before crews arrived, and no injuries have been reported.

Mutual aid departments responded to assist with suppression efforts, and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal has responded to investigate the cause of the fire once the scene is stabilized.

Crews responded shortly before 10 a.m. after flames were reported coming from the roof and bell tower. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire conditions and requested additional resources as the blaze intensified.

Firefighters from multiple agencies battled a third-alarm fire at Debre Bisrat St. Gabriel and Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Church, formerly the Lighthouse Church.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

It's unclear if anyone is injured.

Firefighters have reportedly transmitted a "third alarm" requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.

The City of Rosemount issued the following statement on X (formerly Twitter): "Fire crews are responding to a structure fire at the former Lighthouse Church, 3285 144th St W, Rosemount. Please avoid the area. Fire and police crews are on scene. Updates will be provided as available."

According to information sourced via Samdesk, multiple firefighters are operating at the scene of a fire inside a church.

Incident reported at 3285 144th St W.

Residents are asked to avoid the area as firefighters continue to work and nearby roads remain closed.

Authorities believe the building was unoccupied or evacuated before crews arrived, and no injuries have been reported.

Mutual aid departments responded to assist with suppression efforts, and the Minnesota State Fire Marshal has responded to investigate the cause of the fire once the scene is stabilized.

Crews responded shortly before 10 a.m. after flames were reported coming from the roof and bell tower. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire conditions and requested additional resources as the blaze intensified.

Firefighters from multiple agencies battled a third-alarm fire at Debre Bisrat St. Gabriel and Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Church, formerly the Lighthouse Church.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

It's unclear if anyone is injured.

Firefighters have reportedly transmitted a "third alarm" requesting additional units and equipment to the scene.

The City of Rosemount issued the following statement on X (formerly Twitter): "Fire crews are responding to a structure fire at the former Lighthouse Church, 3285 144th St W, Rosemount. Please avoid the area. Fire and police crews are on scene. Updates will be provided as available."

According to information sourced via Samdesk, multiple firefighters are operating at the scene of a fire inside a church.

Incident reported at 3285 144th St W.

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Comments5

abwfamilyJul 13 at 12:03 PM

I hope everyone is ok.

LeinegirlJul 13 at 11:09 AM

Prayers for all and especially the first responders who are battling this fire in 100Β° heat! πŸ™πŸ½βœ¨

ChickenLady36Jul 13 at 11:06 AM

Wow. That's so sad. I also hope the fire is accidental. I hope everyone evacuated the building safely. I hope the Fire Department gets the fire out quickly. Prayers for everyone's safety πŸ™.

CreampiesJul 13 at 11:20 AM

The fire started around 9:15ish because we noticed a smoke smell. It's out now. I can see some haze of grey/white smoke. Saw some dark black plumes of smoke around 10AM. I hope no one was in there :(

abwfamilyJul 13 at 12:03 PM

I hope everyone is ok.

LeinegirlJul 13 at 11:09 AM

Prayers for all and especially the first responders who are battling this fire in 100Β° heat! πŸ™πŸ½βœ¨

ChickenLady36Jul 13 at 11:06 AM

Wow. That's so sad. I also hope the fire is accidental. I hope everyone evacuated the building safely. I hope the Fire Department gets the fire out quickly. Prayers for everyone's safety πŸ™.

CreampiesJul 13 at 11:20 AM

The fire started around 9:15ish because we noticed a smoke smell. It's out now. I can see some haze of grey/white smoke. Saw some dark black plumes of smoke around 10AM. I hope no one was in there :(

abwfamilyJul 13 at 12:03 PM

I hope everyone is ok.

LeinegirlJul 13 at 11:09 AM

Prayers for all and especially the first responders who are battling this fire in 100Β° heat! πŸ™πŸ½βœ¨

ChickenLady36Jul 13 at 11:06 AM

Wow. That's so sad. I also hope the fire is accidental. I hope everyone evacuated the building safely. I hope the Fire Department gets the fire out quickly. Prayers for everyone's safety πŸ™.

CreampiesJul 13 at 11:20 AM

The fire started around 9:15ish because we noticed a smoke smell. It's out now. I can see some haze of grey/white smoke. Saw some dark black plumes of smoke around 10AM. I hope no one was in there :(

abwfamilyJul 13 at 12:03 PM

I hope everyone is ok.

LeinegirlJul 13 at 11:09 AM

Prayers for all and especially the first responders who are battling this fire in 100Β° heat! πŸ™πŸ½βœ¨

ChickenLady36Jul 13 at 11:06 AM

Wow. That's so sad. I also hope the fire is accidental. I hope everyone evacuated the building safely. I hope the Fire Department gets the fire out quickly. Prayers for everyone's safety πŸ™.

CreampiesJul 13 at 11:20 AM

The fire started around 9:15ish because we noticed a smoke smell. It's out now. I can see some haze of grey/white smoke. Saw some dark black plumes of smoke around 10AM. I hope no one was in there :(

abwfamilyJul 13 at 12:03 PM

I hope everyone is ok.

LeinegirlJul 13 at 11:09 AM

Prayers for all and especially the first responders who are battling this fire in 100Β° heat! πŸ™πŸ½βœ¨

ChickenLady36Jul 13 at 11:06 AM

Wow. That's so sad. I also hope the fire is accidental. I hope everyone evacuated the building safely. I hope the Fire Department gets the fire out quickly. Prayers for everyone's safety πŸ™.

CreampiesJul 13 at 11:20 AM

The fire started around 9:15ish because we noticed a smoke smell. It's out now. I can see some haze of grey/white smoke. Saw some dark black plumes of smoke around 10AM. I hope no one was in there :(

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