VA Church Erupts in Flames, Prompts School Closing



According to a report from NBC4, Arlington (VA) Fire & EMS (AFEMS) firefighters responded to Mount Olivet United Methodist Church at around 2:40 a.m. Friday and extinguished the flames. No injuries have been reported.

Special units also responded to aid in the extinguishment.

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Glebe Road is blocked between 15th and 17th Streets as crews cleaned up and removed debris.

The church is also home to a preschool for dozens of children, which will now be closed for the day.

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The fire marshal is on the scene and investigating what may have caused the fire.

The church suffered extensive smoke and water damage, meaning Sunday services will now be relocated.

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