A smoky fire at Fellowship Alliance Chapel in Medford Township turned into a major Friday night operation, with firefighters racing to the scene and climbing onto the roof as heavy smoke poured from the building. SkyForce10 video showed crews working late into the night to beat back the flames. Officials had not yet said what sparked the fire or whether anyone was hurt.
What we know about the blaze
SkyForce10 flew over Fellowship Alliance Chapel at 199 Church Road as firefighters attacked a smoky blaze, according to NBC10 Philadelphia. The station reported crews on the roof while thick smoke escaped from the building and noted that authorities had provided no immediate information on a cause or on possible injuries. NBC10 described the situation as developing and shared footage from the scene.
About the building
The church’s own site lists Fellowship Alliance Chapel at 199 Church Road in Medford and describes a congregation that holds regular Sunday services and community programming, matching the address reported on television. The Fellowship Alliance Chapel contact page also posts service times and a phone number for the Medford location.
Response and next steps
Firefighters stayed on scene into the night to chase down remaining hot spots, according to NBC10 Philadelphia. By the time of publication, officials had not announced a cause of the fire or confirmed whether anyone was injured. The incident remained listed as a developing situation and may see updates as investigators and local agencies release more details.
