Flames seen at Maria Stein church

Fire Destroys Historic Church in Mercer County; Investigation Underway

Fire destroyed a church in Mercer County on Thursday. Media reports show that the Chickasaw Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Maria Stein at around 2:30 Thursday afternoon after workers on the roof saw smoke while installing shingles. By the time firefighters arrived, heavy smoke was visible and multiple fire departments from around the area were dispatched to the scene. Despite their best effort…

Flames seen at Maria Stein church

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Firefighters spent a portion of Thursday afternoon battling a fire at a church in Mercer County. WDTN Photo/Evan Bales Joe Hartings, fire chief of Chickasaw Volunteer Fire Department, told 2 NEWS dispatchers received a call at 2:36 p.m. for a possible structure fire in the 8500 block of State Route 119. After dispatchers received the call, the Mercer County Sheriff's Office alerted those in the area to avoid the roadway n…

Maria Stein Catholic Church On Fire

(5-29-25) A major structure fire has been reported this afternoon at St. John’s Church at the corner of St. Rte 119 and St. John’s Road. The steeple has collapsed as firefighters continue to battle flames and smoke at a church in Maria Stein. pic.twitter.com/EJizFjPBuc— WDTN (@WDTN) May 30, 2025 Multiple Fire Departments on scene. Fire destroys St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Maria Stein Hometown Stations Archbishop Robert G. Casey re…