A historic New York City church has been severely damaged by fire for the second time in 11 years.
The fire broke out at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Brooklyn�s Sheepshead Bay area early Thursday, destroying the sanctuary.
Firefighters were able to get the blaze under control around 2 a.m.
No injuries were reported.
The cause was not immediately determined.
The church dates back to 1895, and it was still rebuilding from a fire in 2007.
(Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn) Three-Alarm Fire in Sheepshead Bay � The blaze began in what appears to be a church. Firefighters are still working to bring the fire under control. Heavy smoke is affecting the area. #CitizenApp #CitizenApp_NYC #ProtectTheWorld https://t.co/co60oeKjTm pic.twitter.com/aiGPjp6qK7
— Citizen NYC (@CitizenApp_NYC) November 29, 2018
(AP)
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Terrible
Mazal Tov!!!!!!!!!!!!