Two separate fires broke out at a Crown Heights church about five hours apart overnight, officials said.
The first blaze began around 7:15 p.m. Sunday at the Tabernacle of God in Christ Jesus on Bedford Avenue near Sterling Place, an FDNY spokesman said.
It was placed under control about 15 minutes later. One person suffered a minor injury.
Firefighters respond to a fire at the Tabernacle of God in Christ Jesus church on Bedford Ave. in Brooklyn. Robert MeceaThen, at around 12:30 a.m. Monday, flames erupted once again inside the church, officials said.
That blaze raged for more than two hours, until it was placed under control around 2:40 a.m., according to the FDNY.
One civilian was treated on scene, but refused transport to the hospital.
Firefighters respond to a fire at the Tabernacle of God in Christ Jesus church on Bedford Ave. in Brooklyn. Robert Mecea for NY PostThe cause of the fires remains under investigation, officials said Monday morning.
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