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Church Building Collapses in Newark

Newark

Firefighters in Newark are investigating the cause of a building collapsed in the City on Tuesday. 

According to Newark Fire officials, at approximately 12:05 p.m., Newark Firefighters responded to Shiloh Baptist Church located at 105 Davenport Avenue, on a call of a building collapse. 

Upon arrival, fire officials found the roof of the building caved in. 

Officials said snow is believed to be the reason for the collapse. 

The structure was not occupied at that time and  no injuries were reported. 

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