ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Authorities say a two-alarm fire at an Albuquerque church caused an estimated $250,000 and has been determined to be arson.


City fire officials say there are no suspects at this time.

The fire at First Baptist Church was reported around 11 p.m. Wednesday. Firefighters contained the blaze to the first three stories of the four-story church within two hours, but the structure sustained heavy fire and smoke damage.

One firefighter suffered smoke inhalation and was taken to a hospital for overnight observation.

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