On January 13th at approximately 7:55
pm, Scott County Communications Center received several 911calls from passing
motorist, reporting a house fire in the 6700 block of Old Highway 169 in St. Lawrence
Township.
When deputies from the Scott County Sheriff’s
Office and Jordan Fire Department arrived on scene, the house was engulfed by
flames.
The Jordan Fire Department was assisted by
Belle Plaine Fire Department, Shakopee Fire Department and New Prague Fire
Department with fighting the fire. Ridgeview Ambulance Service also responded
to the scene.
The initial investigation shows that the home was an unoccupied dwelling at the time of the fire and there are no known injuries to report.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
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