Church in oakland goes up in flames. The fire broke out this afternoon. Smoke and flaming pouring out of the church. Firefighters attacking the fire from both sides and on the roof. We are live in oakland with the latest on this fire. Reporter one firefighter is experiencing dizziness, but we are told he will be okay. Fire crews are still on the scene making sure the hot spots are out. Calls started coming in around 2 30 this afternoon. The Zion First Church had been here for almost 100 years. Fire crews were concerned the fire would spread. They worked quickly to contain the fire. A lot of people were home at saw the flames. They went to pull the gate off because the gate secures the building. The flames were so intense they went up the pole and hit the transforme transformers. Its been on this corner for 97 years. This church has been a Community Outreach for the oakland community. This is an Open Door Church where they can come in at any time. Reporter a lot of people are telling me