St. Paul house fire leaves 1 in critical condition

One person is in the hospital after a fire broke out early Thursday morning in St. Paul’s Battle Creek neighborhood.

According to the St. Paul Fire Department, crews were called to a home on the 10 block of Nelson Street just before 3 a.m. for a report of a fire in a tuck-under garage.

When crews arrived, they were able to put out the flames quickly, however, they did find a man while searching the home, adding he was unconscious. This was after other occupants had escaped and told crews everyone was out, according to the fire department.

The man was said to be in critical condition while being brought to an area hospital.

No one else was found inside the building, and officials say no firefighters were injured.

Firefighters say they believe the fire started in the garage, but didn’t extend from there. However, smoke was fond throughout the home. Crews aren’t sure if there were working smoke detectors inside.

Police are helping the fire department with their investigation.