New Orleans Firefighters Battle 6-Alarm Blaze

Oct. 16, 2006
Firefighters had to deal with the lack of manpower, low water pressure and wind as they battled the blaze.

New Orleans Firefighters continue to investigate the cause of a 6-alarm fire in Uptown. Watch The Story

The fire started around 8:30 p.m. Saturday near the corner of South Claiborne and Delachaise Street. View Photos

Firefighters had to deal with the lack of manpower, low water pressure and wind as they battled the blaze.

Several building were severely damaged including the Greater Pleasant Green Baptist Church where Sunday's services had to be cancelled.

Investigators do not know the cause of the fire, but the case remains under investigation.

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