CITRA, Fla. (WFLA) – Flame engulfed the CITRA church on Monday, destroying the structure almost completely.
According to Marion County Fire Rescue, the unit was dispatched to a structural fire reported at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 2350 NE 140th Street, around 5:49am.
The MCFR arrived on site and found that about 90% of the structure was on fire and additional units were needed for backup.
The MCFR relayed the way firefighters deployed the hoseline and began fighting the flames using defensive strategies following a major search for the structure.
The responder was able to control the fire at 7:20am and no injuries were reported.
A total of 12 suppression units and 29 firefighters responded to the incident.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, and Florida Department of Fire, Arson and explosives have begun their investigation.
