Five Injured in Brooklyn Church Fire During Easter Service

A five-alarm blaze at Our Lady of Rosary Pompeii Church in East Williamsburg resulted in minor injuries to five individuals, including three firefighters.

The fire broke out on Easter Sunday at Our Lady of Rosary Pompeii Church in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where around 170 worshippers had gathered.
Officials reported that five people, including three firefighters, sustained minor injuries during the incident.
The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical, according to statements from the church's priest, Father Romulo Marin.
Efforts to extinguish the blaze were complicated by a U-Haul blocking the roadway to the church.
The church community expressed sorrow over the loss but remained hopeful, with statements emphasizing the importance of safety and the possibility of rebuilding.