On Easter Sunday, a devastating fire broke out at Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompei church in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, escalating to a five-alarm blaze. Numerous firefighters and emergency crews were dispatched to combat the significant fire. The incident occurred during an Easter Mass, leading to the evacuation of parishioners who smelled smoke. At least five individuals sustained minor injuries in the event. Amidst the chaos, a priest heroically entered the burning church to save the consecrated host and a chalice, ensuring their safety. The cause of the fire remains unknown as investigations continue.
Brooklyn church hit by huge fire during Easter Sunday mass https://t.co/1Gi2M9ARQr https://t.co/DA4fJKySls
UPDATE: A fire destroyed part of a church in Brooklyn on Easter Sunday. Officials said it happened during afternoon Mass. The smoke filled the building as parishioners ran out to safety. The cause has not yet been determined. @naveencbs2ny has the latest. https://t.co/U0lMxt8Vfv
Massive 5-alarm fire breaks out at Brooklyn Catholic church during Easter Sunday services https://t.co/iPa7WvRD7y
Sunday afternoon, the #FDNY responded to a fire at Our Lady of the Rosary Pompeii on Seigel Street in Bkn. Parishioners inside for #Easter services smelled smoke, evacuated, & called for help. The fire was intense and quickly grew to five-alarms. https://t.co/ClivXDGlxA
BROOKLYN Our Lady of the Rosary Pompeii Church in Brooklyn has been heavily damaged by fire this Easter Sunday 5 people have been injured and the cause of the fire is currently unknown https://t.co/s45CEl3qmD
Firefighters were still on the scene Sunday night battling a blaze inside Our Lady of the Rosary Pompeii church in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. FDNY officials confirmed five people suffered minor injuries. @naveencbs2ny reports. https://t.co/U0lMxt8Vfv
At least five people were injured when a fire broke out in a Brooklyn church during an Easter Mass. As firefighters battled the flames, a priest ran into the church and emerged carrying the consecrated host and a chalice wrapped in cloth. https://t.co/S977sXzSVD
Five hurt after fire erupts at NYC church during Easter service https://t.co/ZPdDDLEBXH https://t.co/X3SCb2sv78
A church has caught fire in Brooklyn amid Easter services. https://t.co/awCX9uHZmh
4-alarm fire engulfs Brooklyn Catholic Church on Easter Sunday https://t.co/NoOlRg9Ahu
FDNY fights all-hands, 3-alarm fire at Brooklyn church on Easter Sunday https://t.co/no5D6tF5wM https://t.co/xaxMiK72ql
A bad church fire on Easter Sunday in NYC... https://t.co/knte73RzdU
🚨#BREAKING: Numerous firefighters are battling a significant 4 alarm church fire 📌#Brooklyn | #NewYork At this moment, numerous fire departments, firefighters, and other emergency crews are battling a significant four-alarm at Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompei church fire… https://t.co/EWbjT6atoD