AUSTELL, Ga. - Fire crews from Cobb County and Austell spent the early morning hours battling a blaze at Prayer City Eagles Chapel International Ministries on Joe Jerkins Boulevard.

What we know:

The fire broke out around 9 p.m. Monday inside the church’s sanctuary, causing part of the roof to collapse. Firefighters used ladder trucks to pour water directly into the sanctuary, which appeared to sustain the most damage.

Cobb County fire officials said no injuries were reported, and the rest of the building — including office areas — was largely spared.

Church leaders said the church just finished construction after it flooded two years ago from a busted pipe.

What they're saying:

"Everything is brand new. And to hear this, to see this is very, very devastating," said Pastor Raphael

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