Helix Apartments

Fire inspection reports from 2023 to 2025 at Helix Apartments revealed safety issues like missing smoke detectors and incorrect exit signs, which were corrected before the July 2026 fire. The city of St. Louis Park stated the issues were resolved, and the current owner, QT Holdings, confirmed inspections were passed prior to their purchase. The fire's cause remains undetermined, with no link found between past violations and the incident.

A fire at Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park destroyed 90 units and displaced hundreds. Private investigator Lorne Brunner is methodically examining the building to determine the cause, with early findings suggesting the fire originated on a fourth-floor balcony but no definitive ignition source identified. Displaced residents, including Reyna Gomarko, are seeking support through GoFundMe campaigns while investigations continue.

The cause of the fire at Helix Apartments remains undetermined, with the St. Louis Park Fire Department completing its investigation but unable to identify a specific ignition source. The fire, which started on a fourth-floor balcony on July 17, caused injuries and displacement, and the final report is expected in mid to late August.

Fire officials have released initial findings from their investigation into the Helix Apartments fire, but the exact cause remains undetermined. The investigation has not yet identified the specific reason for the fire.

Residents of Helix Apartments are still searching for missing pets following a fire that occurred last week. Rescue efforts are ongoing to recover any pets remaining in the complex.

A fire at St. Louis Park's Helix Apartments destroyed 90 units, prompting burglary reports and a search for lost pets. Two cats were found alive inside a day after the fire using a drone, with community members placing traps and food to help surviving animals emerge.

A major fire at Helix Apartments has displaced dozens of families and prompted a community response. The Red Cross has opened a shelter in St. Louis Park to assist those affected.

Residents of Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park are receiving donations after a fire displaced them. A tenant named Chris is staying with a friend while awaiting news on his apartment's condition, and the St. Louis Park Emergency Program is collecting gift cards and financial donations. The fire's cause remains under investigation.

A fire at Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park displaced residents, with many losing all their belongings. Hem Autar and Jeremiah Hiessen described the devastation of losing personal items and possessions, while volunteers and the Red Cross provided emergency shelter and aid. The fire's cause remains under investigation.

A fire at Helix Apartments displaced a family of five, who are now working to rebuild after losing nearly everything. The family's son will turn seven this Sunday despite the loss of their home.

A fire at St. Louis Park's Helix Apartments destroyed 90 units, displacing residents who are unable to access their homes. QT Property Management allowed limited supervised access for essentials, while fire investigators assess the cause. Residents like Konnie Willis report losing all possessions, with uncertainty about returning to the complex.

A major fire destroyed 90 units at Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park. Fire crews are monitoring the area for rekindling, and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

A large fire is burning at Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park, displacing many residents. The incident occurred Friday evening at the apartment building.