Temecula Church Scorched By Fire

A blaze that charred the façade of Light of Faith Christian Center in Temecula Tuesday night was quickly knocked down by fire crews, according to authorities.

Twenty-six firefighters battled the blaze at the single-story building, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department spokeswoman Jody Hagemann.

The fire reported at 10:08 p.m. at 27727 Jefferson Avenue was contained in about 30 minutes.

The California Highway Patrol has a nearby Temecula office on Commerce Center Drive and CHP officers were the first-responders on scene, although Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department was quickly called in, according to a CHP spokeswoman.

There were no injuries reported; the cause of the fire is under investigation, according to Hagemann.

Fire crews will be on scene through midnight, Hagemann reported.