Brewery Destroyed By Fast-Moving Early Morning Maryland Fire

Tricky weather conditions plagued first responders in Frederick County who were called in early on Thursday morning to battle a blaze that broke out in an area business.

Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sept. 26, the Frederick County Emergency Communications Center dispatched a call for a reported small building fire in the 13600 block of Glissans Mill Road in the Mount Airy area, prompting a call for assistance from neighboring agencies.

3:37am | 13600blk Glissans Mill Rd @ Linganore Winecellars | Building Fire | on scene with heavy fire showing from one story outbuilding structure | tanker task force requested

Posted by Frederick County (MD) Fire & Rescue on Thursday, September 26, 2024

Upon arrival, crews were met by flames and smoke billowing from the roof of what was described as a "small building fire" in the area of the Red Shedman Brewery.

It was unoccupied at the time.

This morning at approximately 03:38 AM, units from the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company were dispatched to 13600 Block...

Posted by Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company on Thursday, September 26, 2024

According to fire investigators, a total of nearly four dozen firefighters from Frederick, Carroll, Howard and Montgomery counties responded to battle the blaze for two hours until the flames were knocked down, then knocked down hotspots for approximately five more hours.

No injuries were reported. The fire caused an estimated $800,000 in damage.

The brewery is expected to be closed "for the foreseeable future" as the owners assess the damage, though the Linganore Winery was unaffected by the fire and will remain open for business.

"It is with a heavy heart that we share some unfortunate news ... As many of you have probably heard, early this morning the Red Shedman Taproom experienced a devastating fire," officials said.

"The blaze caused significant damage. We extend our deepest gratitude to the firefighters that worked tirelessly to contain and extinguish the flames.

"We are glad to report that no one was inside the brewery at the time of the fire, and everyone is safe."

It is with a heavy heart that we share some unfortunate news: As many of you have probably heard, early this morning the...

Posted by Red Shedman Farm Brewery on Thursday, September 26, 2024

The Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services Fire Marshal’s Office was on scene and continues to investigate the cause and origin of the blaze.

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