Fire severely damages historic First Baptist Dallas church sanctuary

DALLAS, Texas: Dallas firefighters said that a fire that all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas sent smoke billowing over the city but caused no deaths or injuries.

Firefighters said the fire in the Texas Historic Landmark, a Victorian-style red brick church built in 1890, was reported about 6:30 p.m. on July 19, and contained about three hours later.

"We think it may have