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Berkeley firefighters are battling a four-alarm blaze at a church on Channing Way and Dana Street, a fire department spokeswoman said.  

The fire broke out at the First Congregational Church at 2345 Channing Way during the noon hour and quickly escalated. The blaze has spread to the attic and resulted in the partial collapse of a chimney, Berkeley Deputy Fire Chief Donna McCracken said.  

Both Dana Street and Channing Way are closed to traffic in the area and drivers are advised to use alternative routes.  

So far no injuries have been reported, McCracken said.  

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