Fire Damages St. Antnony’s Shrine Rectory

One person was taken to a burn center with serious injuries.

Fire at St. Anthony’s Shrine Rectory, Aug. 30, 2024  (Photos from Frederick County  Fire & Rescue Services)

Emmitsburg, Md (KM) The cause of a fire at Saint Anthony’s Shrine rectory in Emmitsburg remains under investigation.

At around 12:36 AM on Friday, fire fighters were dispatched to the rectory in the 16100 block  of Saint Anthony’s Road for a two-story building on fire. Frederick County Fire and Rescue Services says there were flames showing from the first floor and porch.

A tanker task force, and a Rapid Intervention Dispatch were requested to bring more fire fighters to the scene.

It took personnel one hour to bring the flames under control, followed by extensive overhaul.

Fire officials say one person was flown out by helicopter   to a burn center with serious injuries.

By Kevin McManus