Crews fight large vacant church fire in West Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — There was a large response to a vacant building fire in West Philadelphia early Monday morning.

According to reports, the building was formerly the Greater White Rock Baptist Church, located near 56th and Market Streets.

As of Monday afternoon, it is unclear what was inside the building and the extent of the damage. The cause of the fire is unknown.

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