Firefighters extinguish flames in SE OKC church

A fire broke out Sunday night at a southeast OKC church. No injuries reported.

Monday, August 4th 2025, 6:41 am

By: Christian Hans


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Firefighters responded after a fire broke out Sunday night inside a church in southeast Oklahoma City

The Oklahoma City Fire Department says the fire began at around 11 p.m. inside a church near Southeast 44th Street and South Shields Boulevard.

Firefighters say they were able to put the fire out quickly, and no one was inside the building.

Investigators say the fire was likely started by accident by someone experiencing homelessness.

No injuries were reported.

Christian Hans

Christian Hans is a Digital Content Producer for News 9. He joined News 9 full-time in July of 2022 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma. 

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