Fire destroyed an abandoned church in north Edmonton overnight.
A spokesperson for Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) said the blaze broke out at 1:55 a.m. with crews arriving at 2:10 a.m.
Fire officials were not sure of the name of the church located on a rural road near 227 Ave and 34 Street in north Edmonton.
EFRS said the fire posed a challenge for crews because there are no hydrants in the area. As a result, two tankers and three pump trucks were sent to the scene.
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Fire officials said the church had not been in use recently but was about to undergo renovations.
EFRS said the fire was declared “under control” at 5:34 a.m.
As of 12 p.m. Sunday, the fire was still not out.
Fire officials believe the blaze was suspicious.
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