Check out photos of the controlled burn training Saturday at the former St. Joseph's rectory, 505 N. East Ave.
Toward the beginning of the controlled burn Saturday morning, a large smoke plume emerged from the former St. Joseph’s rectory.
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Flames overtook the house Saturday during a controlled burn at the former St. Joseph’s rectory.
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After training at the former St. Joseph’s rectory Saturday morning, firefighters watch the rest of the controlled burn.
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During the controlled burn at the former St. Joseph’s rectory Saturday morning, a for-sale sign remained in the yard.
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Spectators watch the former St. Joseph’s rectory burn Saturday morning.
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At the former St. Joseph’s rectory Saturday morning, fire ultimately caused the walls to collapse.
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After the controlled burn training Saturday morning was complete, a new firefighter rests on the ground across the street from the St. Joseph’s rectory.
During the controlled burn, the York Fire Department conducted training exercises for 20 firefighters, firefighter and paramedic Dan Slocum estimated. They train in controlled-burn scenarios once a year.
