Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at a Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints church on 5400 Western Ave in Chevy Chase on Monday afternoon.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, units responded to a call for fire/smoke in the building at shortly before 12:30pm. Crews arrived to m find the fire and smoke coming from the roof of the building. The 2-alarm fire collapsed at least a portion of the roof, caused structural damage, and injured a firefighter, according to Piringer.
In a video update, Piringer stated that a couple firefighters were struck by falling debris and suffered minor injuries after being evaluated on the scene. DC Fire and MCFRS units remain on the scene.
Western Ave, Mormon Church, 2nd Alarm @dcfireems @mcfrs on scene https://t.co/ODtrm1GjuR
— pete piringer (@PIOPete) November 20, 2023
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