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Century-old Brooklyn church destroyed in massive blaze

byKayla Thompson

February 20, 2025

A Brooklyn church that was more than 100 years old is nothing but a pile of rubble after a massive fire tore through the building on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Over 150 firefighters battled the blaze that burnt down the Iglesia Pentacostal Arca Cristiana church in Bushwick around 10:30 a.m. No one was hurt in the blaze.

Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News

FDNY responded to a third-alarm fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

FDNY responding to a third-alarm-fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News)

Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News

FDNY responded to a third-alarm fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

NYPD helicopter and a FDNY drone hovering over a third-alarm-fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News)

Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News

An NYPD helicopter and a FDNY drone hover over a third-alarm fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

FDNY responding to a third-alarm-fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News)

Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News

FDNY responded to a third-alarm fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

Madelyn Urena speaking to the press after witnessing the third-alarm-fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church next door to her apartment, 545 Central Ave, at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News)

Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News

Madelyn Urena speaks to the press after witnessing the third-alarm fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church next door to her apartment at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

FDNY responding to a third-alarm-fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News)

Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News

FDNY responded to a third-alarm fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

FDNY responding to a third-alarm-fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News)

Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News

FDNY responded to a third-alarm fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

FDNY responding to a third-alarm-fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News)

Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News

FDNY responded to a third-alarm fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

FDNY responding to a third-alarm-fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News)

Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News

FDNY responded to a third-alarm fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

Drone footage over a third-alarm-fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News)

Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News

Drone footage is seen over a third-alarm fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

FDNY responding to a third-alarm-fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News)

Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News

FDNY responded to a third-alarm fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

FDNY responding to a third-alarm-fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News)

Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News

FDNY responded to a third-alarm fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

FDNY responding to a third-alarm-fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News)

Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News

FDNY responded to a third-alarm fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

FDNY responding to a third-alarm-fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News)

Shawn Inglima/New York Daily News

FDNY responded to a third-alarm fire at the Iglesia Pentecostal Arca Cristiana church at 1155 Halsey St. in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

Author

Kayla Thompson is a dedicated journalist and writer with a passion for capturing the essence of New York. Her work spans a diverse range of topics, from the state’s vibrant cultural scene to its complex social and environmental issues. Based in Manhattan, Kayla has become known for her in-depth reporting and engaging storytelling that bring the many facets of New York to life.