Russian Orthodox Church in Queens caught fire but no injuries were reported, services resumed

Sunday, April 17, 2022
BAYSIDE, Queens (WABC) -- Parishioners at one church in Queens got a bit of a miracle this Sunday.

An electrical fire started at St. George Russian Orthodox Church in Bayside, Queens early in the morning.
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FDNY responded and was able to get the fire under control and prevent the church from being damaged.

There were also no injuries reported from the fire.

According to a church official, the building did not have power after the fire, but service continued anyway.
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Candles were lit to help light the service.

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