A fire has broken out at a church in Bridgetown, N.S., rerouting traffic along the community's main street as firefighters work to put out the blaze.

The Bridgetown Baptist Church is located along Highway 1, which is the main street in the community, and dates back to the 1890s, according to the church's website.

Police were called shortly after 7 a.m. on Friday after a report of black smoke coming from the building, said Staff Sgt. Mike Maxwell with the Annapolis District RCMP.

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