Officials inspect West Philadelphia church destroyed by flames

Friday, September 6, 2019
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections conducted an inspection of the Greater Bible Way church and the attached rectory on Friday.

The house of worship went up in flames last week.
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L&I discovered more than a dozen adults living in the rectory, in what they call deplorable and unsafe conditions.
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They have issued an intent to cease order and will close the building with the exception of two church offices on Monday.

L&I also said it is monitoring plans to demolish the roof, and will intervene if necessary.

A massive fire broke out at the church last Tuesday, shortly after workers used a torch on the roof.
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