The Lincoln Fire Department was called to the Zion Presbyterian Church at 848 D Street around five o'clock Saturday morning.

Deputy Chief Pat Borer tells 10/11 News that flames were seen coming from the basement of the Zion Church when they arrived.

Lincoln Fire and Rescue does not yet know the cause of the blaze, but they believe it started in a basement kitchen. Deputy Chief Borer says flames then spread to the main floor, and were fifteen to twenty feet high at times.

Borer says most of the roof has collapsed, and the main floor of the church collapsed into the basement.

Fire crews warn that the church's towers that are left standing are swaying and may collapse. As a result of the possible collapse, 9th Street will be closed between C and K Streets until further notice.

It took nine Lincoln Fire units about three hours to put out the flames.

Lincoln Fire and Rescue also reports that two firefighters were injured in fighting the blaze. One firefighter suffered a slight back injury and the other suffered smoke inhalation. Both have been treated for their injuries.

Borer says fire units will be on the scene the rest of the day checking for hot spots.

The Zion Presbyterian congregation met Saturday morning and has decided that they will hold their Sunday services at Saint Paul United Methodist Church. This will be a temporary solution until the church members decide on a long-term solution.

We will have more information as it becomes available.