CLEVELAND — Construction crews are on scene at St. Theodosius Orthodox Christian Cathedral in Cleveland, continuing their work following the recent fire at the historic church.
3News captured drone video footage, which can be watched at the top of this story, of crews dismantling the main dome of the church in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood over the past few days.
The church shared pictures on Facebook of the crews dismantling the dome, calling it a "slow and heartbreaking process."
The flames broke out at the church around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, near Starkweather Avenue and Professor Street.
3News cameras spotted smoke pouring from the 112-year-old building. Authorities reported no injuries, but firefighters on scene requested backup battling the flames.
Cleveland fire officials previously told 3News that Tuesday's fire at the historic St. Theodosius Orthodox Christian Cathedral in the Tremont neighborhood has been ruled as accidental. Specifically, investigators say the fire was caused by roofers.
St. Theodosius was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, the same year it was similarly designated a Cleveland landmark. It also gained fame for its role in the Oscar-winning film "The Deer Hunter," serving as the location for the wedding between John Savage and Rutanya Alda's characters.