A fire broke out tonight in Greeleyville, South Carolina at a traditionally black church, CNN reports. As many as 50 firefighters arrived to help put out the fire at the Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church.
According to Williamsburg County Fire Chief Randy Swinton, the cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
CNN reports that the local sheriff and police, as well as the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, have all responded to the fire at the traditionally black church. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is also on hand.
This story is developing. We'll update it shortly.
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