BIRMINGHAM FIRE LATEST: Major fire in downtown Alabama west of Interstate 65; horrific visuals emerge

A photo from the regional center on the northwest corner of 20th Street and 5th Avenue North was shared with X. “There is a major fire in downtown Birmingham, just west of Interstate 65… This is a view from the regional SKYCAM network camera atop the regional center,” the person wrote. On Facebook, that person additional “Victory Missionary Baptist Church, located at North Second Street and North Eighth Avenue. Birmingham Fire and Rescue said one firefighter was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.”

Someone else shared a close-up where thick smoke could be seen at the scene. “Please compare with the same scene after the smoke cleared…” they said.

From the photos, it appears to be a structure fire. Several fire engines could be seen at the scene extinguishing the fire. It’s unclear what caused the fire.

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Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service has not yet commented on the incident. live video It appears from the scene that the fire is now under control.

One person shared a photo from the road and wrote “Just saw it coming home from get off work!”. Another added: “We are in the children’s playground and can see it from our room!!!”.

Someone else shared a photo where the smoke could be seen from a distance.

Street photos showed thick smoke.

Meanwhile, many people have also reacted to news of the fire. “This is right next to my office at 1 North Street. I just passed it on my way home at 3:30pm. At least there was no smoke,” one said. Another noted: “This is the second fire in the city center in the last week, isn’t it?”. Another said: “According to Google Maps this would be Victory Missionary Baptist Church.”

Some claimed they could see smoke coming from the airport. “I wonder what’s on fire,” said another. Another added: “Prayers for all involved and those displaced.”

Many said smoke could be seen from the city center, while others lamented that the church might be on fire. “Can see it from the regional field,” one added. Many people are praying for our first responders, with one saying: “Praying for our first responders’ neighbors.”