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Smoke rises above the historic First Baptist Church in downtown Dallas

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Smoke rises above the historic First Baptist Church in downtown Dallas

Smoke billowed from the historic First Baptist Dallas Church in downtown Dallas, Texas, Friday evening as firefighters battled a four-alarm fire. 

Fire crews arrived just after 6 p.m. to what was originally a two-alarm fire at San Jacinto and North Ervay Street, according to FOX 4. 

Fox News Digital has reached out to Dallas Fire-Rescue for more information. 

The fire caused the church’s sanctuary to partially collapse, according to the station. 

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Smoke billowed from the historic First Baptist Dallas Church in downtown Dallas, Texas, Friday evening as firefighters battled a four-alarm fire.  (FOX 4)

The church was built in 1868, and its sanctuary was added in 1890. 

First Baptist Pastor Robert Jeffress asked for prayers for the church.

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“We have experienced a fire in the Historic Sanctuary,” he wrote on X. “To our knowledge, no one is hurt or injured, and we thank God for His protection. He is sovereign even in the most difficult times.”

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Quoting Romans 8:28, he added, “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” 

Jeffress said the church would “keep you updated as we prepare to come together to worship.”

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

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A hospital needs help identifying a male patient who was found injured and unconscious in downtown Los Angeles.

The man is believed to be in his 30s, according to the Los Angeles General Medical Center. 

He was found injured on the ground on Omar Street and has been hospitalized since June 22.

He stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 176 pounds. He has brown eyes, dark brown hair and tattoos across his upper body.

A male patient in his 30s was found injured in downtown Los Angeles on June 22, 2026. (Los Angeles General Medical Center)

He did not have any personal belongings to help staff identify him or contact loved ones. Workers did not disclose the nature of his injuries.

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Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call clinical social worker Cesar Robles at 323-409-6885.

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