BERLIN, Conn. — Fire crews are on the scene of a fire at the East Berlin United Methodist Church.
The church is located on Main Street.
Berlin Fire Marshal Steve Waznia said crews were alerted to the fire around 4 a.m. when a neighbor across the street woke up and saw the flames.
The East Berlin Volunteer Fire Company is located almost across the street from the church and was able to arrive in a short time. But the fire had already extended into the roof.
The area was reported without power Thursday night until midnight, but officials couldn't confirm at this time if that was the cause for the blaze. An investigation into the cause is underway, and Waznia said officials will also investigate body camera footage from officers who were first on scene.
Waznia said there were no reported injuries and the church was vacant at the time.
Other fire companies were brought in to help cover the station while crews worked on the fire.
The fire is under control at this time, Waznia said. Crews will go inside and assess the fire and water damage, but Waznia said that the building was still supporting the roof.
The church reached out on its Facebook page asking for prayers.
This is a developing story.
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Jennifer Glatz is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at jglatz@fox61.com.
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