The fire broke out at the New Life in Christ Bible Church, at 1642 15th Ave. at Harrison Street.
Earlier reports indicated the church was vacant, but a man who said he was the pastor later arrived at the scene.Maywood Fire Chief Craig Bronaugh Jr. said just after 3:15 p.m., the fire department got multiple calls from people who saw smoke coming from the rear of the building.Firefighters made progress, but conditions worsened. After it was determined that no one was in the building, all firefighters were ordered out – and they fought the blaze defensively from the outside.
The vacant church sustained very heavy damage, and the roof collapsed. Firefighters were still battling hot spots as of just before 5:30 p.m. with the main fire out. Firefighters were also working to protect nearby houses in the event that the church collapses. Police officers evacuated one home to the north, and another to the west.
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