BREAKING: Dallas Fire-Rescue Crews Battle Massive Blaze at Downtown’s First Baptist Dallas

From Staff Reports

Dallas Fire-Rescue crews battled a four-alarm blaze at First Baptist Dallas Church on Friday. Officials said the roof collapsed, causing the fire to reignite around 7:30 p.m., but as of late Friday night, it was contained.

The first call of billowing smoke at 1717 San Jacinto St. came in around 6:05 p.m. Several residents posted photos and videos on social media. The iconic downtown First Baptist Dallas reportedly was founded in 1868, but the red brick building, known as the historic sanctuary was not built until 1890, according to the Texas Historic Commission. It is the only downtown Dallas Church still on its original site, a local Fox News affiliate reported. The church received a historical marker in 1968.

Pastor Robert Jeffress told local media no one was hurt.

This story is developing and we’ll add to it as more information becomes available.