SUMMARY: A longtime church in southeast Dallas, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, caught fire around noon today. Flames quickly spread through the roof, and one firefighter sustained non-serious injuries. Pastor Paul David Taylor, who has been preaching there for 48 years, noticed the smoke while preparing for Sunday sermons. He safely evacuated and called his wife to pray. About 50 firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze, which remained confined mostly to the church offices, sparing much of the sanctuary. Many of the pastor's books were salvageable. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and the church plans to hold a service this Sunday at an undecided location.

Pastor P.D. Taylor was working inside the church, prepping his Sunday sermon, when he noticed smoke coming from a hallway.

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SUMMARY: A fire at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in southern Dallas County heavily damaged the church offices, though the sanctuary was mostly spared. The fire, which started around 12:30 PM, saw 50 firefighters at the scene, one of whom was injured and transported to the hospital in stable condition. The church's 85-year-old pastor, who has been there for 48 years, safely escaped. The fire's cause remains under investigation. Despite the office damage, 75% of the pastor's books were salvaged, and he remains in good spirits, emphasizing faith and community support during this recovery period.

Several firefighters battled a blaze at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in far southeast Dallas on Friday.

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