Four-Alarm Fire Ravages West Philadelphia Church

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A four-alarm fire ravaged the Christ Liberation Fellowship Church in West Philadelphia this morning.

Church fire in West Philadelphia reaches 4 alarms: https://t.co/g8N1iCUQtChttps://t.co/jY4trd4x4t

— Action News on 6abc (@6abc) August 29, 2016

Firefighters have reportedly calmed the flames, which broke out shortly before 9 a.m. The church building, which is located near 65th Street and Lansdowne Avenue, was more than a century old and used by five separate congregations, according to 6ABC.

One person was rescued, NewsWorks reports. It’s not yet clear if that person sustained any injuries.

Church fire in West Philly. ☹️ [iPhone 6S] pic.twitter.com/k9lAHZC6wx

— Make Wonders (@MakeWondersWW) August 29, 2016

LOOK: Flames engulf Philly church, fire now at four alarms: https://t.co/YncxVYhtpH pic.twitter.com/PQXqjlsvXb

— NBC10 Philadelphia (@NBCPhiladelphia) August 29, 2016

There are 5 congregations that worship at this church. Emotional members embrace each other after seeing fire damage pic.twitter.com/VuKdLsjOyS

— Jeannette Reyes (@msnewslady) August 29, 2016

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