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Firefighters Battling Vernon Church Blaze
Firefighters battled heavy smoke and flames at the church after multiple calls came in just after 5 p.m., officials said.
On Monday, Aug. 31, Vernon Fire Rescue Services responded to a blaze at the Vernon Alliance Church in the 2600 block of 43rd Avenue at 5:45 p.m.
Founded on May 17, 1953, the Vernon Alliance Church began with 18 people meeting in a living room, establishing a long-standing community institution.
Multiple calls reached Vernon Fire Rescue Services just after 5 p.m. Monday, with reports indicating heavy smoke billowing from the roof and fire at the church's front.
The 2600 block of 43rd Avenue remains closed between 25th and 27th streets as crews continue firefighting efforts. Residents have lined the streets watching emergency personnel work.
Vernon Fire Rescue Services continued battling the blaze throughout Monday evening as heavy smoke continued billowing from the Vernon Alliance Church roof.