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The Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Englewood was consumed by flames on Good Friday. The Department of Buildings said Wednesday that the remaining structure is not sound and poses a threat to surrounding buildings.
It is not clear how long the demolition process at 63rd Street and Stewart Avenue will take.
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Fire investigators ruled the blaze was an accident and determined it was caused by crews using a propane torch while doing work on the building’s roof.
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The church’s pastor said they hope to rebuild.
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