Officials Investigate Structure Fire on Lakefront Lane

The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on the 5000 block of Southwest Lakefront Lane shortly before noon on Monday. Two adults were inside the building at the time of the incident and were evaluated for injuries at the scene. Fire officials are currently working to determine the cause of the…

The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on the 5000 block of Southwest Lakefront Lane shortly before noon on Monday. Two adults were inside the building at the time of the incident and were evaluated for injuries at the scene. Fire officials are currently working to determine the cause of the blaze.

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