Abandoned Church Fire In Chester Under Investigation

Multiple departments responded to a fire early Tuesday morning, Dec. 19 at an abandoned church in Chester, officials say.

Scenes from the fire at the abandoned church at 612 West Third Street, Chester.
Photo Credit: *Facebook/Prospect Park Fire Company*

Mac Bullock

12/19/2023 10:25 a.m.

Units were called to the corner of West 3rd Street and Parker Street around 5:45 a.m. for a fire that reached three alarms, said Prospect Park Fire Company.

Photos from the scene showed massive flames and heavy smoke flowing across the building's roof.

Chester Bureau of Fire units eventually brought the blaze under control, said Delaware County Emergency Services. Prospect Park firefighters said they were at the scene for two hours in total.

Authorities did not report any injuries or say what caused the fire. Daily Voice has reached out to Chester Fire Bureau for more details.

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