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The roof of a church in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood has partially collapsed, leaving several people who live in nearby homes displaced.

On Sunday, October 6, 2026 the roof partially collapsed at Christian Union Church located on the 5500 block of Woodland Avenue.

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It unclear what led up to the collapse at this time.

According to the American Red Cross, volunteers assisted seven people whose homes were impacted.

NBC10 has reached out to the Department of Licenses and Inspections to find out when the building will be demolished and when neighbors can return home. We are waiting to hear back.

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