Fire Reported at 100-Year-Old Echo Park Church

Fire at Echo Park United Methodist Church

• 🚨 Breaking news of a fire at the Echo Park United Methodist Church located at Alvarado and Reservoir Street.
• 🚒 The LA City Fire Department responded quickly to the vacant church, where a fire was reported in a closet.
• 💨 Thick smoke was seen billowing from the front of the church, but firefighters were able to access the building and extinguish the blaze.

Church History and Renovations

• ⛪ The church is described as a longstanding landmark in the Echo Park neighborhood.
• 🏗️ It has been vacant for some time due to necessary repairs, specifically related to the bell tower which was deemed a danger of falling and undergoing renovation.

Current Situation and Traffic

• 🛠️ Firefighters remain on the roof, but ventilation is no longer necessary.
• ⚠️ Expect traffic delays in the area due to the ongoing incident.