A five-alarm fireplace interrupted Easter companies at a Catholic Church in Brooklyn on Sunday, prompting a large response from the New York Fireplace Division.
The hearth broke out at Our Woman of the Rosary Pompeii on Seigel Avenue in Bushwick simply earlier than 2 p.m.
Video posted on X confirmed the flames capturing out of the church.
Not less than six folks had been being handled for accidents sustained within the fireplace, the FDNY posted on X. Three parishioners and three firefighters had been amongst these injured, and all their accidents had been mentioned to be minor.
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Parishioners inside for Easter companies smelled smoke, evacuated, and referred to as for assist. (@FDNY)
The hearth division mentioned parishioners smelled smoke, evacuated the constructing, and referred to as for assist.
“While Easter services were being conducted, parishioners smelled smoke and immediately evacuated. There were about 150 parishioners inside. We responded to the adjoining building of the church,” mentioned First Deputy Commissioner Joseph Pfeifer. “The fire was intense and quickly escalated to five-alarms.”
Fire officials said the fire was put out on the primary flooring, however had prolonged to the second flooring. The church portion of the constructing was saved, apart from some water injury, officers mentioned.
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A hearth broke out at a church in Brooklyn on Easter Sunday with over 100 folks inside, in line with officers. (@FDNY)
“One of our firefighters fell from the second floor through to the first floor while they were fighting the fire. Other firefighters gave a mayday, and not realizing the mayday was for him, he bounced up off the floor and wanted to run back up the stairs to address the mayday. He was uninjured and able to continue to fight the fire. This just shows the bravery of all our members as they’re out here trying to save lives,” mentioned Assistant Chief Michael Meyers.
The hearth was underneath management at 5:18 p.m. and FDNY Fireplace Marshals are investigating the reason for the fireplace.
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“People get very connected to their parish, so when you see a fire rip through the parish center and the rectory, you know those people that were in the mass that got out safely… They’re not going to have the joy of Easter fully today because they are mourning what has happened to their own church,” Brooklyn Diocesan spokesperson, John Qualione advised PIX 11 Information.
