The Chicago Fire Department responded to a fire at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Englewood Monday afternoon — the second time a fire has erupted at this church in less than a week.
This is the second time in a week the church has erupted in flames.The Chicago Fire Department said on Saturday that the fire on Friday at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church was "accidental and caused by work being done on the building roof using a propane torch."
The fire flared up again on Saturday morning, and crews were back on the scene, pouring water from ladder trucks."Our church building continues to burn. Hot spots have ignited from the Good Friday fire! Our main concern is for the adjacent Education and Fellowship Hall buildings. Continue to pray for Antioch. #Antiochstrong"
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