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Church Fire at 19th and Angelica Under Investigation in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO – Fire crews are actively investigating a blaze that broke out at a church near the intersection of 19th Street and Angelica Street.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the fire was reported and immediately began efforts to contain the flames.
Church Fire at 19th and Angelica Under Investigation in St. Louis pic.twitter.com/ySG4ZyZX7V— News Channel3 NOW (@channel3newsnow) January 20, 2025
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and officials have yet to determine the full extent of the damage sustained by the building.
As of this time, no injuries have been reported, and authorities have secured the surrounding area to facilitate ongoing firefighting and investigative operations.
Residents are urged to avoid the vicinity while crews continue their work to ensure the fire is fully extinguished and the structure is safe.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
HARTFORD, IL — Newly released video footage reveals the harrowing moments of an ARCH Air Medical helicopter crash that occurred during a nighttime training exercise in Hartford, Illinois.
The incident took place around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday in a vacant lot near North Delmar Avenue, directly across from the Hartford Fire Department.
The video shows the helicopter attempting to lift off when one of its rotor blades struck a tree limb approximately 50 feet above ground.
The impact caused the aircraft to lose control, flip, and crash to the ground, where it immediately caught fire.
A thick plume of smoke and the glow of flames could be seen from blocks away.
In the aftermath of the crash, one of the individuals on board — identified in the video by a blue uniform — can be seen walking away from the burning wreckage.
Another survivor is shown being carried on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance.
Emergency personnel from the Hartford, South Roxana, and Wood River Fire Departments quickly responded to the scene.
The crash’s proximity to the fire station allowed first responders to act swiftly, containing the fire and rescuing the occupants.
Officials confirmed that all three people aboard the helicopter survived and were transported to area hospitals.
Two were taken by ground ambulance, while a third was airlifted by another ARCH Air Medical helicopter. Their medical conditions have not yet been released.
The crash resulted in a strong odor of aviation fuel that permeated the downtown Hartford area throughout the evening.
Authorities cordoned off the site while crews worked to stabilize the scene and mitigate any fire hazards.
The helicopter was participating in a routine training mission when the incident occurred.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are conducting a full investigation into the cause of the crash.
ARCH Air Medical has not yet released an official statement.
More details will be provided as the investigation continues and additional information becomes available.