PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WPXI) – Crews battled a large fire at a Pittsburgh church Monday afternoon according to officials. The fire started at the Sheraden United Methodist Church located on Chartiers Avenue around 3 p.m. Heavy smoke was seen pouring out of the church, and multiple firefighters were trying to put out the blaze. Officials say one firefighter was taken to the hospital with a minor arm injury. The church is three stories tall, but it is unclear how the fire started or if anyone was inside when it did start. Witnesses said they saw the roof was on fire and appeared to have collapsed.
Crews Battle Pittsburgh Area Church Fire
September 9, 2019 5:38 pm