St. Paul man dies after house fire

A St. Paul man has died from his injuries following a house fire last week.

The St. Paul Fire Department says that at 2:52 a.m. on October 17, crews were dispatched to a fire in the underground parking garage of a home in the 10 block of Nelson Street.

When emergency services arrived, they were able to quickly extinguish the flames. However, when they searched the house, they found a man who was unconscious. According to the fire department, this happened after other occupants escaped and told emergency responders that everyone was out of action.

The man was taken to hospital in critical condition but later died from his injuries. His age and identity have not been revealed at this time.

The fire was determined to be accidental and started in the engine compartment of a vehicle parked in the home’s underground garage. Fire officials said smoke alarms woke the household, allowing several people to get out safely.

“Our condolences go out to the victim’s family and loved ones at this deeply difficult time,” the fire department said in a statement. “Every life lost is a painful reminder of the dangers that fire can bring.”

The department notes this is the eighth fire death in St. Paul this year, making it one of the deadliest years in history.