Church Rectory Fire Leaves Community in Shock

A massive fire erupted at St. Margaret Mary Church’s rectory Saturday afternoon after an explosion sent flames roaring through the building — but thanks to swift first responder action, pastor Father Jimmy Drennan walked away unharmed. Once a San Antonio police officer, Father Drennan knows firsthand the value of emergency crews and plans to lead Mass despite the devastation. The blaze, now a four-alarm emergency, destroyed the rectory but spared neighboring homes. Authorities are investigating the cause, and while insurance will assess the damage, the community’s top priority remains safety and rebuilding. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/efa55b68ab94e8b8