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A devastating fire nearly consumed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, causing smoke to billow over the city, but fortunately resulting in no casualties or injuries, according to Dallas firefighters.
The fire occurred in the Texas Historic Landmark, a Victorian-style red brick church constructed in 1890. It was reported around 6.30 pm on Friday and was brought under control approximately three hours later, as said by the firefighters.
Interim fire chief Justin Ball informed KDFW-TV, “We think it may have started in the basement and then gone on to the second floor but until we clear it out and do an investigation we won’t know” the cause.
Senior pastor Robert Jeffress expressed gratitude, saying, “We are grateful that no one was injured … and are thankful for the first responders who helped contain the fire to our historic sanctuary.” He also mentioned that earlier in the day, the church had hosted 2,000 children and volunteers for Vacation Bible School.
The sprawling evangelical congregation, boasting a robust membership of 16,000, has shifted its primary worship services to a contemporary facility adjacent to the church’s original historic sanctuary. Jeffress, known for his unwavering support of Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, disclosed to WFAA-TV his plans to conduct services in the new worship centre on Sunday.
The fire occurred in the Texas Historic Landmark, a Victorian-style red brick church constructed in 1890. It was reported around 6.30 pm on Friday and was brought under control approximately three hours later, as said by the firefighters.
Interim fire chief Justin Ball informed KDFW-TV, “We think it may have started in the basement and then gone on to the second floor but until we clear it out and do an investigation we won’t know” the cause.
Senior pastor Robert Jeffress expressed gratitude, saying, “We are grateful that no one was injured … and are thankful for the first responders who helped contain the fire to our historic sanctuary.” He also mentioned that earlier in the day, the church had hosted 2,000 children and volunteers for Vacation Bible School.
The sprawling evangelical congregation, boasting a robust membership of 16,000, has shifted its primary worship services to a contemporary facility adjacent to the church’s original historic sanctuary. Jeffress, known for his unwavering support of Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, disclosed to WFAA-TV his plans to conduct services in the new worship centre on Sunday.
