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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.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.