St. Clair County, MI – A fire broke out early this morning at a commercial building housing the St. Clair County Drug Task Force storage facility.
Just before 3:30am, Central Dispatch received a fire alarm call at the building. Crews from multiple area fire departments responded and battled flames for several hours, working well into the morning to bring the scene under control.
The building contained task force offices, equipment and ammunition. Authorities confirmed no one was inside at the time the fire began and no injuries were reported.
According to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, critical evidence stored on-site was secured inside a fire-safe vault, which significantly minimized potential losses.
Despite the damage, officials say operations will continue without interruption. The Sheriff’s Office stated it maintains contingency plans for unforeseen events to ensure services remain active.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The scene has been turned over to the Michigan State Police Fire Investigation Unit and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for further examination.
Additional details will be released as investigators determine what sparked the early morning blaze.
- NMD Staff
Staff@NewMediaDetroit.com