Firefighters said the fire started in the kitchen dining area, but it's not clear what caused it.
The fire started around 6 a.m. at the First Congregational Church at 400 N. Fifth Av.
The fire was under control by about 7 a.m., but firefighters remained at the scene to make sure it didn't flare up again. "We want to make sure that there isn't anything lingering here that's going to be a problem later, and that's what we're doing right now," Maywood Fire Chief Craig Bronaugh said.This was the second Maywood church to have a fire in the last week.Just last year, the church raised enough money to repair and fix the roof. On Monday afternoon, the new roof collapsed in the fire – with the charred shingles left covering the pulpit.
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