Firefighters Battle Church Fire In San Fernando
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 12:49pm 07-09-24
LOCATION: 1525 Glenoaks Blvd
AREA/CITY: San Fernando
DETAILS:
- Structure Fire; #SanFernando; PRELIM: One-story church with fire showing from the roof (possible attic fire)
- Update Major Emergency Structure Fire: #SanFernando; Firefighters continue to chase down flames in hard-to-access spaces within the attic of an approximately 7,000 sq-ft one-story church (split level?). Crews on the roof have cut holes through the decking (roof under construction) and are using hose streams from the roof to spray down onto the flames. There are currently over 100 firefighters on scene battling the flames. The building has been evacuated. Several firefighters are on scene receiving care from paramedics for heat-related illness. Additional fire companies are en route for additional work relief in the heat (forecast high of 99°F). Public Information Officer Adam Van Gerpen is en route, with an ETA of 3:00pm
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