Fire tears through church in Crown Heights, Brooklyn

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Monday, January 18, 2021
Brooklyn church damaged by fire
The blaze broke out inside the Tabernacle of God in Christ Jesus Church on Bedford Avenue just after 12:30 a.m. Monday.

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (WABC) -- Fire burned through a church in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn.

The blaze broke out inside the Tabernacle of God in Christ Jesus Church on Bedford Avenue just after 12:30 a.m. Monday.

One injury was reported. It is believed to be minor.

The FDNY says there was a fire at this location Sunday morning as well.

No cause has been determined at this time.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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