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Vacant LA Church Engulfed in Flames
9 Jun
Summary
- A fire severely damaged a vacant church in South Los Angeles.
- Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, with roof collapse reported.
- Arson investigators are examining the cause; no injuries occurred.
A significant fire ravaged a vacant church in South Los Angeles early Monday morning, causing extensive damage. The blaze at the Greater New Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, located in the 10800 block of S. Broadway Street, was first reported just after 5 a.m. Responding crews found flames erupting from the second floor of the two-story structure.
Firefighters engaged in a defensive battle to control the flames, as part of the roof tragically collapsed. The fire was declared a knockdown around 7 a.m., with crews remaining on-site for overhaul and investigation. Arson investigators were dispatched to the scene as per protocol to ascertain the cause of the fire, which is currently under investigation. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among civilians or first responders.
Authorities from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety are now assessing the heavily damaged church building to determine its structural integrity and viability. Local residents noted that the church had been closed and vacant for several years, with some indicating that homeless individuals had occupied the building. Broadway Street was temporarily closed in both directions during the incident, with drivers advised to seek alternate routes.
