From ABC7 New York · · 50s
Fire threatens historic church on Staten Island
Flames at abandoned warehouse spared historic church on Staten Island.
In brief
Flames at abandoned warehouse spared historic church on Staten Island. A fire at an abandoned warehouse on Staten Island did not damage the historic church after firefighters contained flames despite strong winds. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Fire at abandoned warehouse
Flames broke out Saturday just before 6 p.m. on Hylan Boulevard between Sharrot Ave. and Mt. Loretto near the Old Church of St. Joachim and St. Anne.
Firefighters respond
FDNY Chief Kevin Woods said they had heavy fire throughout the building and prevented additional structures from burning despite strong winds.
Church spared
The historic church and dozens of structures including two schools and a senior center were not damaged by the fire.
Fire aftermath
The warehouse was destroyed with roof collapse, but flames were put out with dozens of firefighters remaining overnight.
What matters most
A fire at an abandoned warehouse on Staten Island did not damage the historic church after firefighters contained flames despite strong winds.
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