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Watch Live: Crews work to put out 3-alarm fire at First Baptist Dallas secondary chapel

Dallas Fire-Rescue is working to extinguish a 3-alarm fire in Downtown Dallas Friday evening.

According to DFR, the initial call came in at 6:05 p.m. to a building on fire located at 1717 San Jacinto Street.

Smoke from viewer videos showed black smoke billowing near First Baptist Dallas church in downtown.

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Watch Live: Crews work to put out 3-alarm fire at First Baptist Dallas secondary chapel

Dallas Fire-Rescue is working to extinguish a 2-alarm fire in Downtown Dallas Friday evening.
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What has First Baptist said about the fire?
Around 8 p.m., the church posted to its Facebook page, saying that “no one is hurt or injured.” The post asked members to pray for the church.

“We know that God is in control and we know even in difficult times, he’s sovereign over all things,” Lovvorn told The News. “If at all possible, we’re planning on having church on Sunday.”

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What we know: Fire breaks out at First Baptist Church of Dallas

Fire erupts at First Baptist Dallas church in downtown. Three alarms were called in as firefighters battled the blaze for more than 90 minutes.
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Intermixed with the awful news of this church building fire is the concern that it was started by human hands. I hope that does not become the reality. We already see many "Turbulent 60's" type events and mindsets and I cannot help but wonder about the source of the fire. Just having those thoughts in today's society shows how serious things are.
 

Pastor Robert Jeffress says Trump reached out after fire engulfed historic First Baptist Dallas sanctuary​

By CP Staff, Sunday, July 21, 2024

"Pastor Robert Jeffress said former President Donald Trump sent him a note after he was informed that the historic sanctuary of First Baptist Dallas was engulfed in flames.
“This historic sanctuary that burned to the ground was the site that presidents visited when they came to Dallas. Woodrow Wilson, Gerald Ford, President George H. W. Bush were all worshipers in that sanctuary,” Jeffress told CBS affiliate KTVT about the 134-year-old church building in downtown Dallas that was reported on fire just after 6 p.m. Central time Friday evening.
Trump, who previously spoke at the church on Dec. 19, 2021, sent Jeffress a note and "offered his help to do anything he could,” Jeffress added."

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Pastor Robert Jeffress says Trump reached out after fire engulfed historic First Baptist Dallas sanctuary

Pastor Robert Jeffress said former President Donald Trump sent him a note after he was informed that the historic sanctuary of First Baptist Dallas was engulfed in flames
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IDK if it's the local ISP or the Duck, but I'm having a tough time accessing this to post it :mad: (Duck on Tor)
Most other searches fine.
Resorted to Brave.

ATF investigating First Baptist Church fire in Dallas​

By Mike Heuer
July 20 (UPI) -- Initial reports that an explosion might have triggered a Friday night fire at the First Baptist Church in Dallas has federal investigators looking into the matter.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives sent investigators to assist in determining the cause of the fire that caused a partial roof collapse at the history First Baptist Church.
"We are grateful that no one was injured today and are thankful for the first responders who helped contained the fire to our historic sanctuary," church pastor Dr. Robert Jeffress said in a post on X.
Some bystanders reported hearing a "boom" when the fire began at about 6 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Dallas church that first opened in 1890."

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Initial reports that an explosion might have triggered a Friday night fire at the First Baptist Church in Dallas has federal investigators looking into the matter.
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ATF joins investigation into four-alarm fire at historic First Baptist Dallas sanctuary​

By Doug Myers, Giles Hudson
Updated on: July 20, 2024 / 8:43 PM CDT / CBS Texas
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ATF joins investigation into four-alarm fire at historic First Baptist Dallas sanctuary

Sara Abel, with ATF Dallas Field Division, said her agency was asked to assist with the investigation "as it is one of the 'services' we at AFT provide."
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'A true miracle': Flames torch historic Baptist church sanctuary — but the fire fails to destroy famed pulpit

Amassive, four-alarm fire ripped through the structure of the historic sanctuary at First Baptist Church Dallas last Friday.
But those flames failed to destroy the sanctuary's historic pulpit.

As the church began to sift through the damage this week, it was discovered that the sanctuary's pulpit — which had been used by Baptist preachers including George Truett and W.A. Criswell — survived the fire.

"So indescribably grateful for this miracle," said O.S. Hawkins, the former senior pastor at FBC Dallas.
"In the midst of the total destruction of the church in the fire this 130 year old pulpit of Truett and Criswell and the others of us somehow someway miraculously survived. Thank you Lord," he praised.

Pastor Robert Jeffress, the current senior pastor of the church, described the pulpit's survival as a "true miracle."

"A true miracle — especially if you saw the flames engulfing the place this pulpit was displayed," he said.

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'A true miracle': Flames torch historic Baptist church sanctuary — but the fire fails to destroy famed pulpit | Blaze Media

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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**Update

First Baptist Dallas unveils ambitious plan to rebuild historic sanctuary after fire​


First Baptist Dallas has revealed ambitious designs to reconstruct its historic sanctuary, which was devastated by a fire earlier this year.

First Baptist Dallas' Executive Pastor Jeff Lovvorn outlined the church’s efforts to rebuild during its service on Sunday.

“Our goal is to honor the past while looking forward to what God will do here,” Lovvorn stated. “We are committed to preserving the historic exterior walls of the sanctuary, and we’ve been working diligently to shore them up during this challenging time.”

The proposed designs feature a larger steeple, reminiscent of the original structure, and plans for restored stained glass windows that will enhance the worship space.
“The steeple has been a symbolic cornerstone for our church, reminding us that Jesus Christ is our true cornerstone,” Lovvorn added.

The new sanctuary will also include an elevated floor and a redesigned pulpit, which will be oriented on the north side of the building. This change, said Lovvorn, aims to create a more welcoming atmosphere for worshipers while incorporating modern amenities, including an expanded fellowship space, a grand staircase, and a new multi-purpose venue beneath the sanctuary.

Lovvorn said First Baptist Dallas is planning its largest fundraising effort ever, Mission 18, in order to bring its new vision to life by raising $95 million to support both the new sanctuary and other church ministries.

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First Baptist Dallas unveils ambitious plan to rebuild historic sanctuary after fire

First Baptist Church of Dallas has revealed ambitious designs to reconstruct its historic sanctuary, which was devastated by a fire earlier this year
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