SAD: Fire Rages at One Of New York’s Oldest Churches

This is both sad and symbolic…

A historic church in New York City is currently engulfed in flames.

Firefighters rushed to the scene at the First Reformed Church of Astoria, which is one of the oldest churches in the state.

They have declared it a fifth-alarm fire.

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Here’s some footage of the blaze:

🚨 NOW: One of the OLDEST churches in New York City is currently up in flames

First Reformed Church of Astoria was established in 1839.

Really hate the see this.

Praying FDNY can save this church 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/6wysGzsFmb

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 24, 2026

Queens NY Box 7509 – a fifth alarm fire in a church and exposures. 1