Louisville Fire Department arson investigators are working to determine the cause of a vacant church building fire in Old Louisville Saturday evening.
Firefighters were dispatched to the fire in the 200 block of East Jacob Street at 8:25 p.m. and found flames coming from the roof of the building, according to a statement from the department.
Fire crews entered the building but were forced to evacuate after a partial roof collapse. Additional crews were dispatched, eventually requiring a two-alarm response with more than 70 firefighters battling the flames, according to the statement.
Firefighters worked for nearly two hours to fight the blaze, bringing it under control at 10:13 p.m., the statement said. Crews plan to remain at the scene for several more hours.
Large fire reported at vacant church in Old Louisville
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Louisville church fire prompts arson investigation: report
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