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Massive 4-Alarm Fire Engulfs First Baptist Dallas: A Historic Blaze

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Breaking news: Downtown Dallas shaken by a massive fire at First Baptist Dallas. Learn more about the dramatic incident! #FirstBaptistDallas #DallasFire

A dramatic scene unfolded in Downtown Dallas as firefighters battled a massive 4-alarm fire at the historic First Baptist Dallas church. The blaze, which started in the secondary chapel, required an urgent response from Dallas Fire-Rescue, leading to the escalation of alarms as the fire intensified. Initially reported just after 6 p.m., the fire quickly spread, engulfing the sanctuary and sending billowing flames into the evening sky.

The iconic sanctuary, part of First Baptist Dallas since its establishment in 1868, suffered significant damage in the fire. First responders faced challenging conditions with heavy smoke and intense heat as they worked tirelessly to contain the blaze. The community gathered in shock and solidarity, witnessing the heartbreaking sight of a cherished landmark under threat.

As the flames were finally brought under control, the church's rich history and role in serving the Southern Baptist Dallas community came to the forefront. From its humble beginnings with a small congregation of three men and eight women, First Baptist Dallas has grown into a beacon of faith for residents over the years, embodying a deep sense of tradition and community.

Despite the devastating fire, the spirit of resilience and hope prevails at First Baptist Dallas. The restoration efforts are underway, fueled by the unwavering support and dedication of the congregation and the wider community. The incident serves as a reminder of the strength and unity that define the legacy of this historic church.

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Crews contained 4-alarm fire at First Baptist Dallas secondary chapel (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

Dallas Fire-Rescue worked to extinguish a 4-alarm fire in Downtown Dallas Friday evening. A fourth alarm was requested at 8:14 p.m..

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Firefighters battling massive 4-alarm blaze at First Baptist Dallas (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)

The initial call reporting the fire at 1717 San Jacinto St. came in just after 6 p.m. Friday. It was upgraded from a three-alarm fire to a four-alarm fire ...

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Downtown Dallas fire: First Baptist Dallas' historic sanctuary partially ... (FOX 4 Dallas)

Crews were called to the church at the corner of San Jacinto and North Ervay Street just after 6 p.m.. First responders were met with heavy smoke when they ...

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Fire damages historic sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas (KERA News)

Crews worked Friday to contain a four-alarm fire at the downtown church.

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What to know about First Baptist Dallas church, the site of a major ... (The Dallas Morning News)

The church was established in 1868 as a small congregation of three men and eight women, and has expanded to serve Southern Baptist Dallas residents for ...

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Firefighters battle flames at First Baptist Church in downtown Dallas ... (KSAT San Antonio)

Flames could be seen billowing from a chapel on the property of First Baptist Church in downtown Dallas on Friday evening, according to multiple reports.

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Massive fire at historic First Baptist Dallas โ€œknocked down and ... (KWTX)

A spokesman for the ...

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Historic First Baptist Dallas Sanctuary Burns in Four-Alarm Fire ... (ChristianityToday.com)

The historic sanctuary at First Baptist Church Dallas burned Friday evening, July 19. The cause of the blaze is not yet known.

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First Baptist Dallas Church Damaged by Fire (The New York Times)

The roof of a 19th-century part of the First Baptist Dallas Church in the city's downtown appeared to have collapsed.

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First Baptist Dallas church fire classified as 'undetermined ... (WFAA.com)

Firefighters responded to a fire reported at First Baptist Dallas Friday evening.

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Fire severely damages historic First Baptist Dallas church (The Associated Press)

Firefighters in Texas have contained a fire that all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas.

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After Fire at Sanctuary, First Baptist Dallas Church Mourns What's Lost (The New York Times)

As officials work to determine the cause, many lament the damage at First Baptist Dallas, a church that grew along with the downtown around it.

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Church members grieve massive fire at historic First Baptist Dallas ... (CBS News)

The sight of devastation and the smell of smoke remains outside First Baptist Dallas, one day after a four-alarm fire tore through the original sanctuary.

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First Dallas Baptist: Families' most memorable moments lost in fire at ... (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

In the heart of downtown Dallas, smoke and ashes mingle with lifetimes of memories.

A fire severely damages the historic First Baptist Dallas church ... (The Tri-City Record)

A fire all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, sending smoke billowing over the city but causing no deaths or injuries, ...

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First Baptist Dallas' fire cause listed as 'undetermined' (The Dallas Morning News)

5:28 p.m., July 20, 2024: This story was updated with new details and comments from Robert Jeffress, senior pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Amid the smell of ...

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Historic First Baptist Dallas devastated by fire, cause still unknown (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)

Around 6 p.m. Friday, Pastor Robert Jeffress received a call that First Baptist Dallas was on fire.

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