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Firefighters battled a major blaze at Byron Center Bible Church in Michigan early Monday morning.
The fire broke out before 5 a.m. at the church on Byron Center Avenue near Conifer Ridge Drive SW in Byron Township.
Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the building as crews worked to contain the fire.
Fire Crews Respond to Byron Center Bible Church
About a dozen fire trucks responded to the scene, according to WOOD-TV.
Firefighters from Byron Township and Dorr Township were among the crews battling the blaze.
Crews sprayed water from multiple sides of the building as they worked to stop the flames. Meanwhile, hotspots continued to flare up across the structure.
Heavy smoke also filled the area around the church.
Rain was falling as firefighters worked to control the blaze. However, the wet conditions did not stop the fire from producing significant smoke and flames.
Smoke and Flames Seen From Church Roof
A WOOD-TV News 8 crew at the scene reported seeing smoke coming from the church before 5 a.m.
Active flames were also visible as firefighters attacked the fire from different positions.
The smoke became dense enough to reduce visibility for crews near the scene.
Firefighters continued spraying water on the building as they searched for and extinguished remaining hotspots.
Cause of Byron Center Church Fire Unknown
The cause of the Byron Center Bible Church fire remains unclear.
Officials had not released information about what started the blaze as of Monday morning.
Authorities also had not provided additional details about the extent of the damage.
Fire crews remained at the scene while the response continued.
Meanwhile, a News 8 crew was working to gather more information about the fire and the damage to the church.
Investigation Into Fire Continues
Investigators are expected to examine the building as part of efforts to determine how the fire started.
More information could emerge as firefighters complete their work and officials assess the scene.
For now, the Byron Center Bible Church fire remains an active developing story.
Updates are expected as authorities provide additional information about the cause and extent of the damage.
Source: WOOD-TV
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