Lorne Brunner
Coverage of Lorne Brunner in the Nexus archive.
- Private fire investigator shares next steps for Helix Apartments investigation
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.
- Community members and volunteers help residents displaced by St. Louis Park fire
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.