FBC is the historic Southern Baptist megachurch and where Robert Jeffress pastors. It has about 16000 members. On Friday, its historic sanctuary burned, leaving a partial collapse of the structure and a mystery as to how the fire started.
Footage of First Baptist Church Dallas, founded 1868. It’s a SBC church, currently led by Dr. Robert Jeffress.
— William Wolfe 🇺🇸 (@William_E_Wolfe) July 20, 2024
This is the historic sanctuary, the cornerstone was laid in 1891.
Other reports say there was the sound of a loud explosion as well. Pray for this church. pic.twitter.com/chEpOaTufF
Heartbreaking! Old sanctuary at First Baptist downtown is burning. pic.twitter.com/0T47Ad5vOc
— Elaine Catloth (@ECatloth) July 19, 2024
Several reports have emerged about a boom preceding the fire. There is no evidence of arson at this time. No one was injured in the fire.